China's navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal
Briefly

China has intensified military activities near the Scarborough Shoal, including combat readiness drills, asserting its claims in the South China Sea. This escalation follows South Korea's report of new Chinese buoys in overlapping maritime zones, increasing the total to 13 in the Yellow Sea. The drills aim to reinforce China's territorial claims and maintain security, despite an international tribunal ruling disputing these claims. Tensions are heightened as incidents between China and the Philippines have escalated, showcasing the ongoing disputes over maritime sovereignty in the region.
The discovery of new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea highlights rising tensions as South Korea observes China's increasing military activities in disputed waters.
China’s military drills near the Scarborough Shoal are part of a broader strategy to reinforce territorial claims in the South China Sea, despite international disapproval.
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