China holds naval drills with Liaoning carrier east of Luzon
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Updated · South China Morning Post · Apr 24
China holds naval drills with Liaoning carrier east of Luzon
11 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Apr 24
The People's Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command confirms 14 large naval vessels, including the Liaoning, conducted exercises east of the Philippines' Luzon Island.
The drills, described as a response to the regional situation, coincide with the start of the 19-day US-Philippines Balikatan 2026 joint military exercise.
Previous Chinese live-fire drills in the area tested joint combat capabilities, as China continues to criticize US-led exercises for escalating regional tensions.
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