Philippines ‘strongly protests’ China nature preserve in South China Sea | South China Sea News

Beijing’s plans to build a nature preserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal have drawn ire from the Philippines.

The Philippines “strongly protests” a newly approved Chinese plan to create a nature preserve in Scarborough Shoal, a contested territory claimed by both countries in the South China Sea.

China’s State Council announced plans on Wednesday to build a nature preserve on the 3,500-hectare islet,…