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The Philippines rejects China's claim to Scarborough Shoal, upholding its sovereignty based on law and history.
The Philippines has rejected China's claim to Scarborough Shoal, dismissing a Chinese embassy assertion that a Filipino diplomat once acknowledged the shoal was not Philippine territory.
Manila reaffirmed its sovereignty over the atoll, known as Bajo de Masinloc, citing historical evidence, international law, and the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line.
Despite China’s de facto control since 2012 and recent moves to designate the shoal a marine reserve, the Philippines maintains its position through legal and diplomatic channels, emphasizing that territorial disputes must be resolved peacefully under international law.
Filipinas rechaza la reclamación de China sobre Scarborough Shoal, defendiendo su soberanía basada en la ley y la historia.