Taiwan Security Monitor

Visualization: Delared Scarborough Shoal “Natural Nature Reserve”

Author: Chris Dayton


Following an incident on August 11th between a PLAN/CCG vessel and a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near Scarborough Shoal, the PRC recently announced the creation of a “national nature reserve” surrounding a portion of the Shoal.

Our visualization shows the core and experimental areas, which respectively limit certain activities within their areas.