The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China both claim the Scarborough Shoal or Panatag Shoal or Huangyan Island nearest to the island of Luzon, located in the South China Sea. The Philippines claims it under the principles of terra nullius and EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). China’s claim refers to its discovery in the 13th century by Chinese fishermen.
Philippine flag planted on Scarborough Shoal, photo by Adel Rosario
