The United States, Australia, Canada, and the Philippines began a two-day joint air and naval exercise Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the South China Sea to reinforce international law amid China's territorial expansions. The exercises, which are occurring within Manila's 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone, aim to ensure free navigation and enhance coordination among the allied forces, according to a joint statement from the four nations.
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US, allies show force in South China Sea amid China’s territorial claims

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US, Australia, Canada, and Philippines begin joint naval exercises in South China Sea to counter China's territorial claims.

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