The slow-moving storm is forecast to remain at sea, bringing rain through the weekend
China claims the shoal and has surrounded it with its coast guard ships and militia vessels to prevent the Philippines from delivering construction materials that Beijing fears could be used to turn the Sierra Madre into a permanent territorial outpost
With more than 1,800 participants, the drills follow last week's move by Beijing to block Philippine fishermen from Asia's most contested maritime feature, the Scarborough Shoal, held by China in the South China Sea
Analysts say stronger Philippine responses may force Beijing to recalibrate strategies, and inspire other Southeast Asian countries to emulate its tactics
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The bloc of 10 Southeast Asian nations operates on the principle of consensus and noninterference of sovereignty
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Manila filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing this month after China's coast guard used water cannon to prevent the Philippines from sending supplies to a handful of troops in the Second Thomas Shoal.
Analysts say Beijing’s aggressive behaviors in the region will push Manila to lean toward the US while creating a sense of insecurity among other Southeast Asian countries
Allies concerned by China’s growing assertiveness in strategic, contested, waterway
Demand comes days after Chinese coast guard ships fire water cannon at Philippine ships on resupply mission
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