Beijing: A Chinese military spokesman called on the Philippines on Friday to respect its promise and withdraw the US typhoon missile system from its area as soon as possible.
Zhang Xiaoging, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, made the comment when asked to comment on the reports, which shows that the US typhoon missile system is deployed to the Philippines area.
The United States installed a typhoon missile system in the northern Philippines in April 2024 as part of a joint US Philippines military exercises. The Philippines promised that the deployment would be “temporary”, and that the system would be withdrawn after the end of military exercises.
Zhang said China has repeatedly stated its strong opposition to the US deployment of intermediate range missiles in the Philippines.
Recognizing the typhoon is a strategic, aggressive weapon, Zhang said that the Philippines has repeatedly considered its commitment and attracted to the United States in introducing the system, adding that not only do others do so. The mercy of the region will include its security and national defense, but the geographical political confrontation and arms race in the region are also at risk.
Note to the Philippines, the South China Sea has also linked the missile system, Jong said the move is “ridiculous and dangerous” about its security, people’s welfare and regional peace and stability.
China emphasized by the Philippines to fully recognize the high sensitivity and serious damage of the deployment of the missile system, withdrawing the system as soon as possible, and on the right path of dialogue and consultation in the early history. Go back, Zhang said.
Zhang added that China will continue to take necessary steps to fully counter violations and provocative activities and protect its regional sovereignty and strengthening of maritime rights and interests.
