China has called on the Philippines to immediately withdraw a U.S. missile system deployed during joint military exercises, calling it a threat to regional stability. The Chinese Embassy in Manila criticized Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro’s claims that the Typhon missile system is 'legitimate and legal,' accusing him of fueling bloc rivalry and Cold War-era tensions.
'This isn’t just about missiles—it’s about peace versus confrontation,' the embassy said Wednesday. They argued Teodoro’s remarks contradict Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stated goal of easing maritime disputes through dialogue.
Teodoro previously dismissed negotiations as 'useless' in resolving sea conflicts, a stance China called 'unprofessional' and harmful to diplomatic efforts. The embassy emphasized that Asia needs 'prosperity, not proxy battles,' urging Manila to align with regional calls for de-escalation.
With tensions rising in the South China Sea, this clash highlights growing friction over U.S. military partnerships in the region. Will diplomacy prevail, or are we seeing a new chapter in Asia’s geopolitical chessboard? Stay tuned.
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The Chinese Embassy in Manila criticized Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro’s claims that the Typhon missile system is 'legitimate and legal,' accusing him of fueling bloc rivalry and Cold War-era tensions.
They argued Teodoro’s remarks contradict Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stated goal of easing maritime disputes through dialogue.
The embassy emphasized that Asia needs 'prosperity, not proxy battles,' urging Manila to align with regional calls for de-escalation.
Will diplomacy prevail, or are we seeing a new chapter in Asia’s geopolitical chessboard? Stay tuned.
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