Tag: Scarborough Shoal
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Chinese Coast Guard Increases Presence at Scarborough Shoal in 2026
The presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) surged sharply during the first half of 2026, nearly matching the total patrol activity recorded in 2025, according to a new report by the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI). Using automatic identification system (AIS) data collected from Jan. 1 to June…