China conducts military exercises around disputed shoal in South China Sea
The training took place in the waters and airspace around the Scarborough Shoal, which the Philippines also claims.
China's military conducted a joint naval and air training exercise around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, according to a statement on WeChat from the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command. The training took place in the waters and airspace surrounding the shoal, which China refers to as Huangyan Dao, while the Philippines calls it Bajo de Masinloc.
The exercise aimed to test and enhance the combat capabilities necessary for safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, as described by the Chinese military. The Philippine embassy in Beijing has not yet responded to a request for comment on the matter.
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