Philippines South China Sea (CR)
Chinese navy watches as Philippines conduct combat drill in the South China Sea
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published - Nov 07, 2024, 01:14 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:36 PM EST
Philippine forces practised retaking an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the disputed waters as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance, the Philippine military chief said. (AP/ Aaron Favila)