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South China Sea Tensions: India, Malaysia back Philippines - hold naval drills with China in mind

South China Sea Tensions: India, Malaysia back Philippines - hold naval drills with China in mind

Indian military recently (May 6th) sent naval ships to Singapore near the South China Sea, a region that China claims to own and the Philippines is vying to defend, but the itinerary of India's warships did not end here. Indi sent its naval assets further into the South China Sea region, right across China conducting naval drills with other ASEAN nations equally aggrieved by China’s assertiveness. What’s India’s game plan in the South China Sea? Will India be a game-changer for Southeast Asia’s China woes? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.