MANILA -- The Philippines has demanded that China open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny, accusing Beijing of destroying a lagoon's ecosystem.
Manila's 'challenge' follows accusations of environmental destruction by Beijing

In this undated photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard on Sept. 26, 2023, a diver cuts a rope tied to a floating barrier near Scarborough Shoal. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP)
MANILA -- The Philippines has demanded that China open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny, accusing Beijing of destroying a lagoon's ecosystem.