Japan, US, Philippines simulate crisis in joint coast guard drills amid China tensions

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The three countries have warned about Chinese activity in disputed regional waters. Edition: Singapore Indonesia Asia US/UK KAGOSHIMA, Japan: Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smouldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity by Japan, the United States and the Philippines. The joint coast guard exercises held off Japan's southwest shore follow a warning from the three countries about Chinese activity in disputed regional waters. Tensions

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