US, Japan Join Philippines in South China Sea Drills The recent joint military exercises between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines in the South China Sea serve as a stark reminder of China's escalating aggression in the region.
The drills, which took place from July 21 to 25, demonstrated the alliance's commitment to defending its shared interests against Beijing's increasingly brazen claims.
China has been expanding its military presence in the South China Sea for years, building artificial islands and deploying advanced military equipment.