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China has deployed a JL-10 advanced trainer jet carrying live missiles to intimidate the Philippines in the South China Sea. The move is seen as a show of force by China in the disputed region. The JL-10 is a turboprop aircraft used for training, but in this case, it was armed with missiles.
The deployment of an armed trainer jet by China in the South China Sea is a significant escalation of tensions in the region, highlighting China's increasing military presence and assertiveness. This move has implications for regional security and the balance of power in the South China Sea.
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