TOKYO This photo taken on June 7, 2025, shows a Chinese Navy ship with bow number 629 sailing near Escoda Shoal (known as Sabina Shoal in the Philippines) as seen from the Philippine Navy ship 'BRP Andres Bonifacio' during a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea. Two Chinese aircraft carriers were operating in the Pacific for the first time, according to Japan , whose defense minister said Tuesday the move revealed the expansion of Beijing's military activities. Beijing said Tuesday