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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 region’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 “peace and stability†are at the forefront of the Eastern superpower’s thinking when questioned by journalists. Mr Wenbin...
