China conducted naval drills in the South China Sea while the Philippines held major drills with the United States and other allied nations. The drills by the People’s Liberation Army Navy's Southern Theater Command involved warships, helicopters, and submarines, with a focus on anti-submarine warfare. The exercises took place at the same time as the Philippines-US exercise, Samasama, involving troops and warships from the US, Japan, Great Britain, and Canada. The multilateral exercise aims to boost military cooperation amid China's increased assertiveness in the South China Sea. The Philippines is also discussing joint activities with Japan and Australia.

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