Philippines, India hold first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea
Summary
India and the Philippines conducted their first joint naval exercise in the South China Sea, where China claims extensive maritime rights. This exercise took place in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and involved ships from both countries' navies.Key Facts
- India and the Philippines held a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea.
- The exercise lasted for two days and took place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
- China claims nearly the entire South China Sea and has disputes with both India and the Philippines.
- Ships from India's navy, including a destroyer, tanker, and corvette, took part in the exercise.
- The Philippines deployed two frigates for the exercise.
- The exercise coincided with President Ferdinand Marcos's trip to India, aimed at enhancing maritime and defense ties.
- China considers the South China Sea its own territory and has labeled the Philippines a "troublemaker."
- An international tribunal ruled in 2016 that China's claims in the South China Sea have no basis under international law, a decision China rejects.
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