The Case Of A Nature Reserve In Southeast Asia Sea

Scarborough Shoal in the Southeast Asia Sea

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China approves nature reserve at South China Sea shoal claimed by Philippines -- Associated Press, Sept. 10, 2025:

China has approved the establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a hotly disputed territory that the Philippines also claims in the South China Sea.

A notice posted online Wednesday by China’s State Council said that details about the area and size of the project would be released separately by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

“The building of the Huangyan Island National Nature Reserve is an important guarantee for maintaining the diversity, stability and sustainability of the natural ecosystem of Huangyan Island,” the notice said, referring to Scarborough Shoal by its name in Chinese.

Scarborough Shoal is the scene of frequent showdowns between Chinese and Philippine vessels as both try to enforce their claims to the territory. It is one of many South China Sea islands, islets and reefs that are claimed by China and one or more of its neighbors, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.

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DOC NGU's DOODLE

[9/11/25] - Take for self is the mark of a bully. Admired leadership is to make for the common good. Can China take the initiative to turn this area into an international nature reserve to be jointly managed by itself and its pelagic neighbors?