Tensions escalate as China showcases fighter jets firing missiles in the contested South China Sea during rival military exercises with the United States. The drills follow recent confrontations between China and the Philippines, prompting China to express frustration and caution towards its neighbor. State broadcaster CCTV shares footage of the "live fire drills," featuring jets taking off and launching missiles. China's navy and air force deployment coincides with a two-day US-Philippines exercise, drawing condemnation from Beijing for what it labels as "provocative military activities" flaunting military might.
