There's a multinational power struggle going on in the South China Sea, with China turning reefs into bases and even airstrips | Sky News

China is holding military exercises in the disputed South China Sea coinciding with U.S. President Joe Biden’s visits to South Korea and Japan that are largely focused on countering the perceived threat from Beijing. https://abcn.ws/3Mspz8Z | ABC News Live

China Criticizes Australia Over South China Sea Military Drills “China has slammed Australia forq participating in joint military exercises with the US and the Philippines in the South China Sea. Beijing accused Canberra, Washington, and Manila of ‘creating trouble,’ claiming the US is using the Philippines as a ‘pawn’ against China. The exercises come amid ongoing maritime clashes between China’s coast guard and Philippine vessels over the past 18 months. #indopacificreport #southchinasea #Aust