Chinese Forces Rehearse Scarborough Shoal Enforcement (Sep 2026)
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Chinese forces rehearsed enforcing Beijing's Scarborough Shoal claim.
Who they are
Chinese forces and the Scarborough Shoal[1].
What they do
Chinese forces rehearsed enforcing Beijing's claim with drones and boarding drills, USNI News reported.
How it works
The drills were on Sunday, September 27, 2026; USNI News quotes China's "legitimate control" around Scarborough and Second Thomas Shoal "has now extended beyond 24 nautical miles".
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under China.
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2026-09-27 (Sunday): USNI News: Chinese forces rehearsed enforcing Beijing's Scarborough Shoal claim with drones and boarding drills Sunday; it quotes China's "legitimate control" around Scarborough and Second Thomas Shoal "has now extended beyond 24 nautical miles". (1 source) [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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