JAKARTA -- Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plan to hold their first joint military exercises in September in the South China Sea amid growing concerns over Beijing's assertiveness in the area.
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ASEAN seeks to demonstrate 'unity' in South China Sea drills
Bloc plans first joint exercise in September as regional challenges mount
Leaders of ASEAN member states pose for a photo at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on May 11. (Pool photo via Reuters)
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