Title:

 China, ASEAN countries hold simulated naval drills

Author:

Cha De Guzman

Source:

CNN Philippines

Date:

August 4, 2018 

Description:

The navies of China and Southeast Asian nations had their first maritime exercises together to ease tensions in disputed waters. The "table-top" exercises included plans to deal with maritime incidents, Singapore's Defense Ministry said in a statement Friday. The naval drills were held on Thursday and Friday at the RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base.