US, Philippines Attack “Invaders“ In South China Sea Drills, Beijing Asks Manila To “Stop Intruding“

US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion“ force during war games on the Philippines’ northern coast on May 6. About 200 soldiers took turns defending the shores of the coastal city of Laoag launching Javelin missiles, and firing howitzers and machine guns to repel their “enemy.” The annual drills, dubbed Balikatan, involved about 16,000 Filipino and American troops. The drill comes days after the Filipino government objected to China’s “dangerous“ actions in regional waters amid heightened tensions. Watch the video to find out more. #usphilipinesearmy #philipinesearmy #worldnews 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:03 - WHAT HAPPENED IN THE US-PHILIPPINES DRILL? 3:59 - WATER CANNON ATTACKS RAISE TENSIONS 5:27 - SOUTH CHINA SEA FLARE-UP RISK “MUCH HIGHER” n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Telegram: Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on Also watch: Crux Decode: Crux : Crux Most Watched: