What does China plan to do in Bajo de Masinloc? (opens original article in a new tab)

Philippine officials report a floating platform in Bajo de Masinloc, which they believe is for scientific research, but experts fear it could lead to militarization similar to Mischief Reef.

• A floating platform in Bajo de Masinloc is reported by Philippine officials.
• China claims the platform is for scientific research in the disputed shoal.
• Experts fear the platform could lead to militarization like at Mischief Reef.