TOKYO -- Japan, the Philippines and the U.S. kicked off joint coast guard training Monday, as Chinese activity in the South and East China seas spurs Tokyo and Manila to improve their handling of "gray zone" activity that falls short of outright conflict.
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Japan, Philippines step up coast guard cooperation amid China pressure
Trilateral drill with US comes as nonmilitary 'gray zone' threats mount
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A Chinese ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine patrol vessel. (Photo by Ramon Royandoyan)
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