World · 29 March 2026
China patrols Scarborough Shoal with naval, air, coast guard.
China carried out naval, air and coast guard patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, according to its military. The move comes amid ongoing territorial tensions in the region, where the shoal is claimed by both China and the Philippines. Beijing said the patrols were aimed at asserting sovereignty and maintaining control over surrounding waters. The area remains a frequent flashpoint, with overlapping claims and regular confrontations between regional forces raising concerns over stability.
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