Philippines and U.S. to 'sink' ships in South China Sea drills

16,700 Filipinos and Americans to enhance interoperability in annual Balikatan exercise

RAMON ROYANDOYAN, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Filipino and American forces will conduct their annual joint military exercises next week, including simulations of sinking ships, which likely will irk China amid flaring tensions in the South China Sea.

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