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Allies Drill in South China Sea | US News
U.S., Japan, and the Philippines staged major naval drills in the South China Sea to strengthen military coordination and challenge China’s expanding territorial claims. The exercises, wrapping up July 25, involved ships, coast guard vessels, and aircraft, signaling a growing alliance aimed at countering Beijing’s assertiveness. Tensions spiked just before the drills, following an incident where a Filipino sailor was allegedly beaten by Chinese coast guards — a claim China denies, blaming Philippine vessels for initiating the confrontation. Water cannons were also reportedly used by Chinese…
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