US, Japan And Australia Plan Joint Navy Drills In The Disputed South China Sea

Japan, the US, and Australia plan a joint navy drill near the Philippines in the South China Sea, showing commitment to rule of law after China's recent aggression. [{ "selector": ".wgogu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

China's coast guard used water cannons against Philippine ships on August 5 in the contested waters, heightening tensions. [{ "selector": ".zjwlo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The drill includes helicopter carriers and joint drills to display force; commanders to meet Filipino counterparts in Manila afterward. [{ "selector": ".orakl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The US deploys aircraft carrier USS America, Japan sends helicopter carrier JS Izumo, and Australia sends HMAS Canberra. [{ "selector": ".wfwxt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Philippines can't join due to logistical limitations but remains open to future participation; nations like US, Australia, Japan support the Philippines. [{ "selector": ".mkefp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

China blocked Philippine vessels delivering supplies to forces at Second Thomas Shoal; water cannons used against Filipino ships. [{ "selector": ".gxpds-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Chinese coast guard claims water cannons were used to warn against collisions; China pledges to protect territorial sovereignty. [{ "selector": ".zkefq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Philippines' Armed Forces express resolve to uphold rule of law and defend against threats in the South China Sea after Washington's warning. [{ "selector": ".jtnra-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 394px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]