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IN PHOTOS: Chinese maritime militia vessel spotted near Scarborough Shoal in disputed South China Sea

Updated On: 15 June, 2026 05:34 PM IST | Divya Nair

Tensions persist in the South China Sea as the Philippine Coast Guard identifies a Chinese maritime militia vessel near Scarborough Shoal on Monday. The latest sighting underscores ongoing disputes in the strategic waters, where China has maintained a strong presence despite repeated protests by Manila. PICS/AFP

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A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Monday. PIC/AFP
A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as Chinese maritime militia is seen near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Monday. PIC/AFP
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Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but has been under effective Chinese control since 2012

Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but has been under effective Chinese control since 2012

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China said on Monday that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing

China said on Monday that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing

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A Lowy Institute report said on Sunday that China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia and the threat of such a move is growing as Beijing amasses long-range and hypersonic weapons and builds islands in the South China Sea

A Lowy Institute report said on Sunday that China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia and the threat of such a move is growing as Beijing amasses long-range and hypersonic weapons and builds islands in the South China Sea

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China's capacity to strike Australia would grow over the next decade as "the DF-27 intermediate-range ballistic missile, and potentially a conventionally armed intercontinental ballistic missile, grow in service numbers", the Sydney-based group said

China's capacity to strike Australia would grow over the next decade as "the DF-27 intermediate-range ballistic missile, and potentially a conventionally armed intercontinental ballistic missile, grow in service numbers", the Sydney-based group said

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China condemned the report's "serious strategic misjudgement" on Monday, saying it was committed to "a path of peaceful development".

China condemned the report's "serious strategic misjudgement" on Monday, saying it was committed to "a path of peaceful development".

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