China furious as Australia, India, Japan and US showcase military might with navy drills | World | News

Naval ships, aircraft and personnel from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States started the Malabar exercise in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday. The drills, including the live firing of ammunition, showcase the military might and tactical capabilities of each nation. Beijing has raised concerns for the regionࢀ™s peace and stability as the three-day Malabar exercise off the Visakhapatnam coast began. It also includes anti-submarine and anti-air warfare operations alongside flying and refuelling missions. Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, said ࢀœpeace and stabilityࢀ are at the forefront of the Eastern superpowerࢀ™s thinking when questioned by journalists. Mr Wenbin…