Hey amigos, here’s a fresh scoop from the Asia-Pacific scene! Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that leveraging the South China Sea issue to boost military alliances isn’t the answer. He warned, "Such moves will not solve any problem, nor will they intimidate China," and stressed that defense partnerships should never target third parties or stir up tension. 🌏
After Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s recent trip to the United States, the spotlight turned to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. Plans for deploying U.S. intermediate-range missiles and co-constructing ammunition depots have raised eyebrows, with reports even hinting at Japan planning to sell six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines.
Guo urged the Philippines to ease the tension and adopt a truly independent foreign policy, one that champions regional peace and stability. In a rapidly changing world, let’s choose dialogue and calm over discord. 🤝
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China opposes using South China Sea issue to bolster military alliance
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