Australia, the Philippines and China have been engaged in a military exercise in the South China Sea, and it is the first military exercise conducted by Australia and China, foreign media have reported.
It is stated that the Australian Defense Minister was also present to observe this military exercise.
Members of the navy and air force of Australia and the Philippines have also participated in this military exercise, and more than 2,000 soldiers have joined the military exercise.
It is special that the Philippines and Australia have conducted this military exercise against the background of the dispute between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea, where the Philippines has accused China that the Chinese Coast Guard is attacking ships carrying food to the Philippine ships in the South China Sea.
