China begins 3-day live-fire drills in South China Sea
Naval vessels prohibited from entering the designated areas, says China Maritime Safety Administration

ISTANBUL
China on Tuesday began three-day live-fire drills in the South China Sea, according to a statement from the China Maritime Safety Administration.
The drills, which began at 0800 (0000GMT), will continue until Thursday at 1800 (1000GMT), the statement said.
Naval vessels are prohibited from entering the designated areas specified with coordinates in the statement.