China holds military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with US President Biden’s first Asia tour largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing
China claims the South China Sea virtually in its entirety and the crucial waterway has become a potential flashpoint for conflict in Asia.
The US does not take a foreign position on the sovereignty issue but insists on the right to operate freely in the sea and frequently sails warships close to militarised Chinese-held islands in the area in what are termed “freedom of navigation operations." Since the beginning of the month China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has been conducting a mission in the Sea of Japan, described by the Defence Ministry as “routine training" aimed at boosting performance that is “in-line with relevant international law and international practice, and not targeting any party."
The four nations share concerns over China's growing regional assertiveness and increasingly capable armed forces.
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