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China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal amid US-Philippine drills
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China's military and coast guard conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, asserting territorial claims. This action follows joint US-Philippine naval drills in the region, which Beijing has criticized. Separately, two People's Liberation Army Navy vessels arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day port call, with public tours of the ships quickly selling out due to high interest.
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Who's Involved
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People's Liberation Army Navy
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United States
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Key facts
China's military and coast guard conducted patrols around Scarborough Shoal.
The patrols occurred in the South China Sea.
The patrols were conducted amid joint US-Philippine naval drills.
Beijing criticized the US-Philippine drills for undermining regional stability.
Two People's Liberation Army Navy vessels arrived in Hong Kong.
The naval vessels are in Hong Kong for a five-day port call.
Tickets for public tours of the ships sold out within four minutes.
There was high public interest in the ship tours.
China's military and coast guard have conducted patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal, located in the South China Sea. This assertion of territorial claims by Beijing comes in the wake of joint naval drills conducted by the United States and the Philippines in the vicinity. China has previously criticized these US-Philippine drills, stating they undermine regional stability.
In a separate development, two People's Liberation Army Navy vessels have arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day port call. The ships are open for public tours during their visit. Tickets for these tours were distributed rapidly, selling out within four minutes, which suggests a significant level of public interest in viewing the naval vessels.
↳ Why This Matters
China's military and coast guard have conducted patrols around the disputed Scarborough Shoal, located in the South China Sea. This assertion of territorial claims by Beijing comes in the wake of joint naval drills conducted by the United States and the Philippines in the vicinity. China has previously criticized these US-Philippine drills, stating they undermine regional stability.
Frequently asked questions
Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Dao in China, is a disputed maritime feature in the South China Sea claimed by both China and the Philippines. It is a significant site for territorial disputes in the region.
China stated the patrols were conducted to safeguard its territorial claims and enhance law enforcement in the waters around the shoal, asserting its sovereignty.
The patrols followed joint naval drills conducted by the United States and the Philippines near Scarborough Shoal, which China viewed as undermining regional stability.
What Happens Next
01The Philippine embassy in Beijing is expected to comment on the patrols.
02Further joint military exercises between the US and Philippines are anticipated.
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