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China has recently raised serious concerns over the United States deploying a mid-range missile system in the Philippines. According to Chinese defense spokesperson Wu Qian, this move puts the entire Asia-Pacific region under the threat of U.S. weaponry. 🛡️
\"We are highly vigilant against and firmly opposed to this,\" Wu Qian stated, responding to media questions about the deployment of the U.S. Typhon Mid-Range Capability missile system during military exercises.
This marks the first time since the end of the Cold War that the U.S. has stationed a mid-range missile system overseas in the Asia-Pacific region. 😱 Wu warned that such actions by the U.S. and the Philippines could escalate the risk of conflict and seriously impact regional peace and stability.
The deployment of these strategic weapons is reminiscent of Cold War tensions. Wu emphasized that the U.S.'s attempts to \"turn back the wheel of history\" by provoking bloc confrontations and strengthening military alliances could disrupt the strategic balance in the region. ⚖️
He also pointed out that the Philippines' choice to align closely with the U.S. deviates from the guiding principles of ASEAN countries, potentially undermining regional cooperation led by ASEAN. 🌐
\"Those who invite wolves into their house will get bitten,\" Wu cautioned, urging both the U.S. and the Philippines to respect the security concerns of regional countries and to halt these risky actions immediately. 🚫
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China denounces U.S. deployment of missile system in the Philippines
cgtn.com
