India deploys warships in South China Sea as part of 'Act East' policy

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NEW DELHI - India is sending a naval task force to the South China Sea this month to expand security ties with friendly countries, officials said on Wednesday, signaling its intent to play a bigger role in regional efforts to counter China.

The Indian military has been traditionally wary of antagonizing China but the mood has hardened following clashes between troops on the disputed land border last year. The government has since drawn closer to the United States in efforts to push back against China.

"The deployment of the Indian Navy ships seeks to underscore the operational reach, peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain..." the navy said. In June, a US aircraft carrier group led by USS Ronald Reagan entered the South China Sea as part of a routine mission and a British carrier group is due to undertake exercises in the Philippine Sea this month.

 

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