Reported 9 months ago
The 2024 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) officially kicked off with 29 participating countries, including newly joined Belgium, Italy, and Brazil. However, China was not invited to the military exercise due to its violation of international norms. The theme of this year's exercise is integration with partner nations and being prepared, with various military ships arriving at Pearl Harbor. Chief of the US Third Fleet hosting the opening ceremony emphasized the adherence to the One China principle based on the Taiwan Relations Act, explaining the reason behind China's absence from the event.
Source: YAHOO