Drills came as the US Nimitz carrier group also conducted ‘maritime strike training’ in the contested waterway.

Drills came as the US Nimitz carrier group also conducted ‘maritime strike training’ in the contested waterway.
A warship, maritime patrol plane and drone have been deployed to monitor the Chinese vessel in the North Natuna Sea.
Beijing says US distorted facts following a confrontation between a Chinese jet and a US plane over the South China Sea.
Video of incident shows a Chinese J-11 jet flying dangerously close to a US surveillance plane over the South China Sea.
China has taken an increasingly assertive approach to its claims in the disputed South China Sea in recent years.
Harris calls on countries to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in disputed South China Sea.
US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.
US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.
Call between two leaders comes amid escalating tensions over a potential Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
China angered by second US “freedom of navigation exercise” this month in Asia Pacific waters.
US says sailing near disputed islands was ‘freedom of navigation operation’ while China calls it ‘illegal’.
NATO lists China as one of its strategic priorities for next decade, saying Beijing’s policies challenge its security.
Lloyd Austin tells Asia-Pacific security summit that Beijing’s military activities around Taiwan threaten stability.
Beijing says Australia military aircraft in the South China Sea region threaten its sovereignty and security.