US and Philippine forces conduct joint military exercises in South China Sea to counter Beijing.
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US and Philippine forces conducted joint military exercises in the South China Sea, which included sinking a decommissioned warship. The exercises were seen as a signal to Beijing, which has been increasing its military presence in the disputed waters. The US and its allies have been conducting regular military exercises in the region to assert their presence and challenge China's territorial claims.
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