China, Malaysia to Hold First-Ever Military Drills

China and Malaysia, which have competing territorial claims, have agreed to hold landmark military drills next year. Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein made the announcement Wednesday during a three-day official visit to Beijing. Hussein said it is the first time the two countries have held joint military exercises since establishing formal defense ties in 2005. Malaysia and China both claim parts of the resource-laden South China Sea, as do the Philippines, Vietnam, and ...

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