China approves nature reserve at disputed South China Sea shoal claimed by the Philippines

China to Build Natural Reserve at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The Chinese authorities have greenlighted a proposal to set up a natural reserve at a contested shoal that it has seized control of from the Philippines in the South China Sea, according to China’s State Council. The State Council said in a written response to the Ministry of Natural Resources, published on Sept. 10, that details such as area, scope, and functional subversions of the new reserve will be released by the National Forestry and Gras…

China to establish nature reserve at disputed South China Sea reef

BEIJING: China said Wednesday it would establish a national nature reserve at the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, where it has repeatedly clashed with rival claimant the Philippines. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Establishment of Huangyan Island nature reserve safeguards its marine environment: China Daily editorial

China to establish Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve

China's State Council on Wednesday approved the establishment of the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve, aiming to protect the diversity, stability and sustainability of the natural ecosystems of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.It calls for strengthened enforcement and supervision against all forms of illegal and noncompliant behavior, as well as continuous improvements in the construction and management of national nature reserves.The are…

China approves nature reserve at disputed South China Sea shoal claimed by the Philippines

China has approved the construction of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory also claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea.

China to establish nature reserve in disputed Scarborough Shoal; PH Navy tests new missiles at sea

(UPDATE) BEIJING — China has approved the creation of a national nature reserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the government said on Wednesday, as Beijing moves to reinforce its territorial claims and maritime rights in the contested region.Scarborough Shoal, which Beijing calls Huangyan Island and which is known in the Philippines as the Panatag Shoal, has long been a flashpoint in the dispute between Beijing and Man…