The Chinese research vessel Tong Ji is monitored near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal during a maritime domain awareness flight conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday. (Photo by Gabryelle Dumalag) MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities have spotted a new Chinese research vessel operating near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a day after confirming the removal of a controversial floating platform that had drawn public attention in the …