Philippines, China and missile system

Philippines defends U.S. missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own
The Philippines' defence minister on Tuesday justified the country's deployment of a U.S. medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from China, a longstanding rival in the South China Sea.
China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system
China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.
China says Philippine plan to deploy midrange missiles would be 'extremely irresponsible'
China said a plan by the Philippines to deploy midrange missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions. The Philippines top army official told reporters in Manila earlier on Monday that the military plans to acquire a midrange system to defend the country’s territory amid tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Philippines says it will buy U.S. Typhon missile system, angering China
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
Philippines rejects China's criticism of US missile plan
MANILA: The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday (Dec 24) to stop its "sabre rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs.
Philippines Says To Acquire US Typhon Missile System
The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race".
China urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. mid-range missile system
BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. mid-range missile system as soon as possible.Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press br
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