West PH Sea: Chinese platform in Panatag linked to illegal marine research
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-06-10 17:37 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Science, Philippines, China, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities on Wednesday said a Chinese floating platform inside Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea may be supporting unauthorized marine scientific research, citing the continued presence of Chinese research vessels in the area and what appeared to be data-gathering activities.
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