China's navy to begin military drill in South China Sea

Hainan's maritime safety administration said on its website that a navy drill will be held this week in the designated area of the South China Sea.[Photo: CGTN]

Hainan's maritime safety administration has demarcated an area in the South China Sea which will be closed to all civilian and fishing vessels from Wednesday to Friday. It said on its website that a navy drill will be held during this window in the designated area.