China Conducts Combat Patrol in Response to US-Led South China Sea Drills
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China's military conducted air and sea patrols in the South China Sea in response to joint naval exercises by the U.S. and its allies, aimed at safeguarding the rule of law in the disputed waters. Tensions have escalated due to long-standing territorial disputes, with the U.S. supporting allies like the Philippines. The growing tensions are expected to be a key topic at an upcoming summit between the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines.
Topics:world#china#international-relations#military-patrols#south-china-sea#territorial-disputes#united-states
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- China conducts 'combat patrols' as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters Yahoo! Voices
- US, Allies to Conduct Maritime Drills in Philippines on April 7 Bloomberg
- US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises Reuters
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