Scarborough Shoal: China said to have blocked access

Satellite images suggest that China used ships and a barrier to tighten its control over the entrance to Scarborough Shoal.

15. April 2026
Scarborough-Shoal
A fishing boat and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. (Imago)

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Last updated: 15. April 2026