MANILA/TOKYO -- The Philippines, Japan, the U.S. and Australia will conduct naval drills on Sunday in the South China Sea, in a show of force meant to counter China's expanding military influence in the region.
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Philippines, Japan, Australia, U.S. to hold drills in South China Sea
Exercises demonstrate military ties ahead of US-Japan-Philippines summit
Philippine Navy personnel aboard the BRP Davao Del Sur salute the passing vessel Izumo from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force on Aug. 24, 2023. © Philippine Navy
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