菲律宾和日本在南中国海举行第一次联合军事演习。 Philippines and Japan conduct first joint military exercises in the South China Sea.

菲律宾和日本在南中国海举行了第一次联合军事演习。 The Philippines and Japan have held their first joint military exercises in the South China Sea. 这些演习是在菲律宾专属经济区内进行的,涉及海上和空军训练演习,目的是加强两军之间的互操作性和建立相互信任。 The drills, which took place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, involved maritime and air force training exercises and aimed to enhance interoperability and build mutual trust between the two militaries. 这一联合努力标志着两国在寻求加强联盟以回应中国对该区域的日益扩大的影响时,目前关系的重大发展。 This joint effort marks a significant development in the ongoing relationship between the two nations as they seek to strengthen their alliance in response to growing Chinese influence in the region.