Japan, US, Philippines and Canada conduct joint drills in South China Sea

[Starmix]

Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force says it has conducted joint exercises with the United States, the Philippines, and Canada in the South China Sea.

According to the report, the drills on Sunday involved a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer, a US Navy destroyer, a patrol ship from the Philippine navy, and a Royal Canadian Navy frigate.

According to the officials, it was the first time the four countries have conducted what they call "Maritime Cooperative Activity" together. The participating vessels conducted a range of activities to test their coordination, including communication and navigation training.

The report said that it started in April. Japan's MSDF took part in Maritime Cooperative Activity conducted in the South China Sea with the navies of the US, the Philippines and Australia.

The officials said that Japan will strengthen cooperation with its allies and partners and contribute to maintaining regional peace, stability and maritime order in case China will step up its activities in the waters, where Philippine ships were repeatedly obstructed by Chinese patrol vessels.

 

[Augusta]

Good that the drill activities would help them to test their coordination, i communication and navigation. it is a good one for all those involved

 

[Starmix]

It's an alliance for peace and unity especially the assaults done by the Chinese to the Filipino patrol vessels. They're abusing.