China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Sea
China has conducted military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday as territorial tensions with the Philippines intensify.
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China held military drills near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday. The drills took place as tensions with the Philippines over the area grew. China says the exercises are routine. The Philippines has protested the activity.
Why it matters
The South China Sea is a key shipping route and rich in fish and possible oil. Any military activity there can raise the risk of conflict between China and its neighbors.
- Where did China hold the drills?
- Near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
- Why are the drills notable?
- They come amid rising tensions with the Philippines over the disputed shoal.
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