China holds aircraft carrier drills east of Philippines amid Japan defense tensions
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Summary
China conducted military exercises with its aircraft carrier east of the Philippines, amid Beijing's criticism of Japan's defense buildup and growing security ties with Manila. The drills highlight escalating regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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