China Patrols Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

China sent its military and coast guard to patrol around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

This was done to protect what China says is its territory and rights in the area.

The Philippine embassy in Beijing was asked for a comment but did not respond right away.

Scarborough Shoal is a small group of rocks and reefs in the South China Sea that both China and the Philippines claim as their own.

China's action shows that it is serious about controlling this area.

The Philippines has not yet said anything about this patrol.