The target of China’s expansion work at the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is the Scarborough Shoal, according to former Parañaque City (Metro Manila) Rep. Roilo Golez.

Golez, also a former national security adviser, said China is eyeing Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal because it will complete the “strategic triangle” it wants to establish in the West Philippine Sea.

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