Manila pushed back against China’s plans to create a national nature reserve at a disputed South China Sea maritime feature, a move officials say could increase the People’s Liberation Army’s foothold in the area. China’s State Council plans to create a 3,523 hectare zone dedicated to the conservation of Scarborough Shoal’s coral reef ecosystem, according to an announcement last week. Plans released from the Chinese government encompass the maritime feature’s northern portion, further delineating sections of the disputed shoal into core, experimental and main protection areas. “The State Council has instructed relevant government departments and local authorities to strictly implement
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