China conducts defence exercise near disputed shoal
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The People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted military training exercises near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
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- The Chinese military performed training exercises in the waters and airspace surrounding the Scarborough Shoal.
- Beijing claims the area as Huangyan Dao, while the Philippines refers to the location as Bajo de Masinloc.
- Officials described the operation as a response to actions by certain countries they alleged have undermined regional stability.
- These drills are intended to demonstrate combat capabilities related to territorial claims.
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NamedChina · Philippines · Scarborough Shoal · People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command
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