In a recent development that has caught the attention of international observers, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has formally called on the Philippines to withdraw the United States' Typhon mid-range missile system. This directive was issued during a regular press briefing where spokesperson Mao Ning addressed media inquiries regarding the deployment.
Mao emphasized China's longstanding opposition to the presence of such strategic and offensive weaponry in the region. She described the acceptance of the missile system by the Philippine side as a provocative move that collaborates with external forces, thereby heightening regional tensions and sparking a potential arms race.
The spokesperson further stressed that the region thrives on peace and prosperity, not on the proliferation of mid-range missiles and confrontations. She urged the Philippines to rectify what she termed as a "wrongdoing" by withdrawing the missile system promptly, aiming to foster a more stable and harmonious geopolitical landscape.
This call for withdrawal comes at a time when global powers are increasingly mindful of their military deployments and their implications for regional security. The situation underscores the delicate balance that nations must maintain to ensure peace while addressing strategic defense needs.
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China urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. mid-range missile system
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