ASEAN Troops Conduct Maritime Drills Amidst South China Sea Tension, Huawei Connect 2023, and Asian Games

Troops from Southeast Asian countries have launched their first joint maritime exercises in Indonesia, highlighting ASEAN's unity amid escalating tensions over Beijing's claim to the South China Sea. This marks a significant step for the 10-country bloc, which has previously conducted drills with the U.S. and other partner countries.