AFP warns of possible military use of Chinese platform in West PH Sea
MYSTERIOUS PLATFORM Officials of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea brief media on the series of events surrounding the discovery of a floating platform on Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting May 25. They showed pictures of the mysterious structure which they believe is beingused in illegal marine scientific research. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring a Chinese floating
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is closely watching a Chinese floating platform near Panatag Shoal, expressing concerns about potential military applications of its marine research activities. Officials believe the structure may be involved in illegal scientific research, raising questions about its true purpose. The platform, first observed on May 25, has a deck area of about 30 square meters and is equipped with four metal stilts. Philippine authorities are monitoring the structure and coordinating with other government agencies. The AFP emphasizes that any data collected through marine research could serve multiple purposes, including military operations. The platform's presence has sparked concerns amid ongoing disputes over territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. The 2016 arbitral ruling had previously invalidated China's expansive claims in the area.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions over maritime sovereignty and the potential for military escalation in the region.
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