Reported 8 months ago
Exclusive report: From June 16 to 17, the US Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Philippine Armed Forces conducted joint maritime exercises in the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight, emphasizing the commitment to strengthen regional security and stability. Meanwhile, China's activities in response to the conflict at Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea conveyed messages to neighboring and external countries regarding its determination to safeguard territorial sovereignty and the robustness of its maritime and aerial military forces. This incident also suggests future challenges posed by the Philippines to test China's bottom line in the region.
Source: YAHOO