French amphibious assault ship the Tonnerre was sent to join three months of training and patrols in the Pacific. Photo: Twitter
Explainer |
South China Sea: why France is flexing its muscles in the contested waters
- France sent warships to South China Sea ahead of joint exercises with US and Japan, after its nuclear submarine conducted patrols
- Willingness to confront Beijing’s claims in the disputed waters reflects French interests in the Indo-Pacific and plans to work with Quad nations
Knowledge |
Asia’s territorial disputes
French amphibious assault ship the Tonnerre was sent to join three months of training and patrols in the Pacific. Photo: Twitter
