Mission 'completed': Chinese floating platform gone from Scarborough Shoal (opens original article in a new tab)

China removed a floating platform from Scarborough Shoal, with the Philippines asserting its sovereignty and China claiming the structure was for scientific research.

• China removed a floating platform from Scarborough Shoal after three weeks
• Philippines reiterated sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc
• China called the platform a temporary scientific research facility