MANILA — The Philippines, Canada, United States and Australia kicked off their first joint military exercise on Wednesday (Aug 7) in the South China Sea to enhance inter-operability among their forces, the four countries' military said.
An aerial view of the Philippines' beached naval ship Sierra Madre on the Second Thomas Shoal.MANILA — The Philippines, Canada, United States and Australia kicked off their first joint military exercise on Wednesday in the South China Sea to enhance inter-operability among their forces, the four countries' military said.
The United States, a treaty ally of the Philippines, has held similar exercises with other countries in the disputed waterway, having carried out drills with Manila and Japan in June. "We stand together to address common maritime challenges and underscore our shared dedication to upholding international law and the rules-based order," the statement read.
Manila and Beijing have repeatedly clashed in the South China Sea, accusing each other of aggressive behaviour involving their ships and of damaging the marine environment.
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