(Manila Comprehensive) The Coast Guard of the United States, Japan and the Philippines this week at South China Sea is held on a three -sided sea exercise. This is the first time that the three countries have held such exercises.
A spokesman for the Philippine Coast Guard, Barrilo, said on Monday (May 29) that the exercise in the waters near Badan from June 1st to 7th was an initiative of the United States and Japan, and Australia participated as an observer.The Philippines will send four ships, and each of the United States and Japan will send a ship to participate in the exercise.
He said that the exercise aims to improve search and rescue cooperation and law enforcement capabilities. The content includes anti -pirate simulation and may also practice vessels with large -scale killing weapons.
Barry also said that Japan and the United States held a joint maritime exercise in February this year.> Contact the Philippines .
In February this year, Manila accused China of event Violation of the Philippine sovereignty.
However, Barrilo denied that the exercise was related to Manila and Beijing's maritime disputes, saying that this was a routine exercise between the coast Guard, "it is not inappropriate to hold a exercise with partners."
Since President President, the Philippines has increasingly accusing China of the behavior of China in the South China Sea, including accusing Chinese ships of military -level laser scanning a Philippine warship, and many Chinese ships controlled by the PhilippinesRun near the island and reef.
Little Marcasca deepen the defense connection between the Philippines and the United States.Earlier this year, the United States was allowed to use more military bases in the Philippines.
