The Chinese navy is holding military drills in several areas of the Yellow and South China seas from August 29-31, the Maritime Safety Administration said on Tuesday.
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The United States on Tuesday promised to defend the Philippines in the dispute-rife South China Sea as the allies launched their largest-ever joint exercises in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region. For the first time, the exercise will include a live-fire drill in the South China Sea. The drills follow Monday's conclusion of a three-day Chinese military exercise that simulated targeted strikes and a blockade of Taiwan.