South China Sea: China patrols near Scarborough Shoal

China said it carried out patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday. The Philippines, which also claims the atoll, has accused China of “aggression.”

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31. May 2026
Chinese Coast Guard enforcing fishing ban in Scarborough Shoal lagoon A Philippine fisherman (front) works near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Dec. 13, 2016, with a Chinese government vessel patrolling the area. The Chinese Coast Guard has been preventing large fishing vessels, even those from China, from entering the lagoon of the disputed shoal, according to Filipino fishermen. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY

Chinese Coast Guard enforcing Fishing Ban in Scarborough Shoal Lagoon a Philippine Fisherman Front Works Near Scarborough Shoal in The South China Sea ON DEC 13 2016 With a Chinese Government Vessel Patrolling The Area The Chinese Coast Guard has been Preventing Large Fishing vessels even Those from China from ENTERING The Lagoon of The disputed Shoal According to Filipino Fishermen PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY
The Chinese Coast Guard is enforcing the fishing ban in the Scarborough Shoal lagoon. (IMAGO / Kyodo News)

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Last updated: 31. May 2026