Chinese Navy Drills Near Philippines

Apr 24, 2026, 12:29

Introduction

The Chinese army said on April 24 that its navy did exercises east of Luzon Island. The exercises included shooting. The army said the exercises were important for safety in the area. At the same time, the US, Philippines, and Japan started their yearly exercises. Japan joined for the first time.

Main Body

A Chinese navy ship named Zunyi did shooting, moving fast, and getting supplies at sea. The army said these actions tested how well different parts of the military work together. China did not say the exact time or place. It said the exercises followed international rules. China said it will do more exercises to protect the country and keep the area safe. The Balikatan exercises started on Monday. They will last 19 days. For the first time, Japan sent soldiers. The exercises are near the South China Sea and Taiwan. The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not answer questions about the Chinese drills.

Conclusion

The Chinese drills and the Balikatan exercises happened near each other in time and place. Both sides said their exercises were normal and for safety. China said it needed to keep the area safe. The US and its friends did their yearly training.

Vocabulary Learning

exercises
Activities to practice skills.練習
Example:The soldiers did exercises.
join
To become part of a group or activity.加入
Example:Japan joined the exercises.
normal
Usual, not special.正常
Example:The drills were normal.
protect
To keep someone or something safe.保護
Example:The army protects the country.
safety
Being safe, not in danger.安全
Example:Safety is important.

Sentence Learning

The Chinese army said on April 24 that its navy did exercises east of Luzon Island.
Simple past tense 'said' and 'did'. 'that' introduces a reported statement.本句使用一般过去时'said'和'did'。'that'引导一个间接引语从句。
The exercises included shooting.
Simple past tense 'included'. The subject 'exercises' is plural.本句使用一般过去时'included'。主语'exercises'为复数。
A Chinese navy ship named Zunyi did shooting, moving fast, and getting supplies at sea.
Past tense 'did'. Three actions listed with commas and 'and'. 'named' is a past participle describing the ship.本句使用过去时'did'。三个动作由逗号和'and'并列列出。'named'是过去分词修饰船。
China said it will do more exercises to protect the country and keep the area safe.
Past tense 'said' followed by future 'will do'. 'to protect' and 'keep' are infinitives showing purpose.本句使用过去时'said'后接将来时'will do'。'to protect'和'keep'是不定式表示目的。
For the first time, Japan sent soldiers.
Simple past tense 'sent'. 'For the first time' is a time phrase at the beginning.本句使用一般过去时'sent'。'For the first time'是置于句首的时间短语。