The Southern Theatre Command said on Wednesday that it had carried out air and sea combat patrols “near #HuangyanIsland” – the Chinese name for the #ScarboroughShoal – to test “strike capabilities”. The exercises appear to be a response to same-day military manoeuvres by the #UnitedStates, #Australia, #Canada and the #Philippines.
Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near #SouthChinaSea flashpoint
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