Manila officials are demanding that Beijing remove a newly installed structure from the Scarborough Shoal, claiming the installation breaches agreements regarding conduct in the South China Sea region.
On Wednesday, Philippine maritime affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva stated that the structure’s installation occurred without authorization and represents a breach of Philippine territorial rights.
Beijing’s foreign ministry responded on Tuesday by reaffirming China’s “indisputable sovereignty” over the Scarborough Shoal and declaring that Chinese operations in the area, including scientific research activities, are lawful.
