Beijing holds drills near South China Sea
The Chinese military conducted joint air and naval combat exercises around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, aiming to test the readiness of its forces to defend national sovereignty and maritime interests. These maneuvers came in response to actions that China considers to disrupt peace and stability in the region, without specifying a particular country, although the Philippines also claims sovereignty over the same shoal. China also announced a ban on fishing, mining, or coral extraction activities within the Huangyan Island Reserve, with legal penalties for those who violate these regulations.
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