Tensions flare in the South China Sea as China issues a stern warning following joint naval exercises between India and the Philippines. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has cautioned against “third-party interference” in maritime disputes, indirectly targeting India’s growing role in the region. With three Indian warships joining Philippine forces, Beijing’s PLA Southern Theatre Command has placed its forces on high alert, vowing to defend territorial sovereignty. The development raises fears of escalating confrontations in one of the world’s most contested waters.
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