The United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines have staged a series of joint anti-submarine drills in the South China Sea – prompting a quick response from Beijing.
The joint maritime exercise was held in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, which immediately led China to launch a naval and air patrol of its own.
The Manila Times newspaper said the drills featured a range of communication exercises and strategic manoeuvres aimed at strengthening regional and international cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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