MANILA, Philippines — The United States, Australia, Canada and the Philippines held air and naval manoeuvres Wednesday in what they said was a show of force to promote the rule of law in the disputed South China Sea, where China has increasingly asserted its territorial claims. In an apparent response, China said it conducted air and sea combat patrols on the same day.

US, Australia and Philippines also participated in the manoeuvres, while China, in response, said it conducted combat patrols the same day.{ai:summary}<p>In the balmy waters of the South China Sea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, and the Philippines orchestrated a show of naval might, a thin veneer of unity against China's encroaching intentions. In retort, China flexed its own muscles with patrols that whispered of stormy waters ahead.  </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Canada joins naval and air force drills in disputed South China Sea

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