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Jim, a very good day to you. The picture is spectacular. A team of combat-laden troops

running with their weapons at the ready across what looks to be volcanic rock. What's going

on in the South China Sea? Good evening to you.

Hi, John. I mean, it's pretty simple. We're making a statement along with our allies

that we can actually honor our commitments to our allies, specifically the Philpid Islands.

We're trying to make China a believer not only in our ability and our willingness to stand

together, but also in our ability to do what we say we're going to do. In this case,

as he pointed out, conducting amphibious warfare in the South China Sea and reverse aggression.

And these exercises are these ordinary exercises, in other words, something nothing special

except for the location and the timing. You've seen this many times before.

I think these things are becoming more commonplace. I think China has only itself to thank

for that. It's conduct in the South China Sea has become more and more bullying in the

last decade or so. I think it's significant because it brought together also Australia

and the Philippines. I'm sorry, Australia, the Philippines and Japan as well. As you

can imagine, which Japan has passed, that's somewhat controversial for them to be involved

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