Philippines urges China remove shoal structure

The Philippines>>> has formally urged China>>> to remove a 'semi-permanent' floating structure, equipped with an antenna, that was monitored inside the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines>>> considers the presence of this structure a violation of its sovereignty and international obligations. China>>>, through its Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian>>>, has reiterated its 'indisputable sovereignty' over the shoal, which it refers to as Huangyan Dao, and asserts that its activities, including scientific research, are legitimate. The structure was first detected on May 25, and Philippine authorities suspect two Chinese research vessels were responsible for its deployment. This incident has led to diplomatic protests from Manila and has intensified territorial tensions between the two nations, with the Philippines>>> vowing to take all necessary steps to maintain its sovereignty.