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flag China blames its military drills for coral damage at Scarborough Shoal, amid ongoing sovereignty disputes with the Philippines.

flag China has blamed military drills, including bomb-dropping exercises, for damage to coral reefs at Scarborough Shoal, according to a report by its natural resources ministry cited by CCTV. flag The assessment also cited illegal fishing and frequent intrusions as threats to the ecosystem. flag Both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty over the disputed shoal, which remains under de facto Chinese control despite ongoing Philippine presence. flag In September 2025, China announced plans to establish a national nature reserve there, a move criticized by the Philippines as an attempt to justify occupation. flag The report highlights escalating environmental and geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.

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