Australia, Japan, Philippines, US to conduct maritime cooperative activity

(Armed Forces of the Philippines/Released)

HONG KONG — The U.S. Navy said on Wednesday that Australia, Japan and Philippine defense forces will work together with the U.S. to conduct maritime activity within the Philippines exclusive economic zone on Feb. 5 to enhance cooperation and interoperability.

—Reporting by Farah Master and the Beijing newsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong