PLA decries US-Philippine air drill over South China Sea as tensions escalate

PLA decries US-Philippine air drill over South China Sea as tensions escalate

[South China Morning Post] - 02/4/2025

Earlier, Chinese naval vessels attracted Manila’s ire as they crossed Basilan Strait on the way to distant-sea training exercise.



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