China’s army conducts “combat patrols” in the South China Sea on April 7, coinciding with joint naval exercises by the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. The drills, involving anti-submarine warfare training, aim to demonstrate a unified stance against Beijing’s aggressive territorial claims in the region. The move follows a statement by defense chiefs from the Philippines and other countries, expressing intent to conduct joint drills in the area, amid escalating tensions over maritime disputes.
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