Coastguards can detain trespassers without trial, says Beijing as activists converge on Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. As tensions in the South China Sea escalate, Beijing has clarified the powers of the Chinese coastguard, allowing for the detention of foreigners for up to 60 days without trial. This development coincides with a Philippine civilian mission asserting claims near the contested Scarborough Shoal. The regulation aims to strengthen China's control over its maritime borders amid ongoing regional disputes and heightened activities by neighboring countries.