Tensions in the South China Sea
China Conducts Military Drills Near Disputed Reef
China's military announced on Wednesday, August 7, that it is conducting military exercises near Scarborough Reef, an islet controlled by China but claimed by the Philippines. The drills have raised concerns about a potential conflict in the region.
Philippines Condemns Exercise
The Philippines has condemned the exercise, calling it a violation of its sovereignty. The country's foreign ministry said in a statement that it "strongly protests China's exercises, which are clearly meant to intimidate and coerce the Philippines."
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