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China blames its military drills for coral damage at Scarborough Shoal, amid ongoing sovereignty disputes with the Philippines.
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.
The assessment also cited illegal fishing and frequent intrusions as threats to the ecosystem.
Both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty over the disputed shoal, which remains under de facto Chinese control despite ongoing Philippine presence.
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.
The report highlights escalating environmental and geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
China culpa a sus ejercicios militares por el daño de coral en Scarborough Shoal, en medio de disputas de soberanía en curso con las Filipinas.