# EDCA

Shattered Alliances: China’s Military Pivot at Scarborough Shoal Tests the Limits of U.S. Protection

Beijing has escalated its presence at Scarborough Shoal by integrating PLA air and sea forces into combat readiness patrols, challenging the U.S.-Philippine alliance. The move highlights a strategic shift toward military deterrence and critiques President Marcos Jr.’s reliance on American security guarantees.