South-China Sea On Edge: Philippines Flags New China Sea Structure

Tensions are once again rising in the South China Sea after the Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over a mysterious floating structure inside the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Manila has urged Beijing to remove the platform, warning against any activity that could resemble island-building in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. While China has not officially confirmed ownership of the structure, it continues to assert sovereignty over the shoal, which remains a major point of contention between the two countries.