China Conducts South China Sea Patrol Amid US-Led Drills
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China conducts military "combat patrols" in the South China Sea as the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines hold joint drills, escalating tensions in the disputed waters. Beijing's naval and air patrols coincide with the US-led exercises, with both sides trading accusations over territorial sovereignty and illegal operations. The joint drills aim to uphold international law and ensure freedom of navigation in the region.
- China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games Al Jazeera English
- China says it patrolled South China Sea in apparent response to US naval drills POLITICO
- PLA patrols South China Sea as US, Philippines, Japan and Australia hold drills South China Morning Post
- 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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