China will hold military drills in the disputed South China Sea, the government said on July 3, ahead of an international tribunal ruling over Beijing’s maritime claims in the resource-rich area.
The drills will be held in waters around the Paracel Islands from July 5 to 11, with other ships prohibited from entering the waters during that time, a short statement by the maritime safety administration said…
Source: China to hold drills in disputed waters ahead of court ruling – ASIA