"Joint Military Drills Planned in South China Sea by US, Japan, Australia, and Philippines"
The United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are set to conduct joint naval exercises in the South China Sea, aiming to uphold freedom of navigation and the rule of law in the region. The exercises, which include anti-submarine warfare training, are a response to Beijing's assertive actions in the disputed waters. The four nations reaffirmed their commitment to a 2016 international arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims, but China has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it. Tensions in the South China Sea involve multiple countries, and the upcoming military drills reflect a broader effort to safeguard stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
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- US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold South China Sea exercises Reuters
- U.S.-Japan-Philippine summit will advance shared Indo-Pacific vision Nikkei Asia
- Chinese Media Reacts as US and Allied Navies Plan Pointed Patrols Newsweek
- Tokyo in talks with Manila over sending troops to the Philippines Financial Times
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