MANILA -- The Philippines and the U.S. kicked off a two-week joint naval exercise on Monday, part of efforts to bolster international cooperation amid Beijing's increasingly assertive activity in the South China Sea.
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Philippines, U.S. begin joint naval drills amid South China Sea tensions
Multilateral cooperation ramps up in face of Beijing's maritime moves
The Samasama exercise will include a wide range of drills, including in anti-submarine warfare and air defense. © Reuters
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