Chinese expansion at Scarborough Shoal s sparks big US-Philippine show of force in South China Sea?

The Philippines says it is still verifying what may be new objects or structures at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. stressing that the information remains preliminary. According to Naval News, Teodoro told reporters the development appears minor for now and said authorities are not yet sure whether the object is a fixed structure, a buoy, or even something that drifted in from elsewhere.