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DIPLOMACY

China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the U.S. placement of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines “undermines regional peace and stability,” according to a report from the foreign ministry on Sunday. During a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York on Saturday, Wang emphasized the need to prevent “war or chaos on the Korean Peninsula,” as noted in a ministry post … Continue reading China asserts that deployment of US missiles in Philippines threatens regional stability

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DISPUTES

Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter monitored its aircraft while on patrol

On Wednesday, the Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter shadowed and approached one of its fisheries bureau aircraft during a patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal, marking another confrontation between the two nations embroiled in a longstanding territorial dispute. The Philippine National Security Council (NSC) indicated that the incident occurred on Monday, but the aircraft successfully completed its mission. The Chinese embassy in Manila … Continue reading Philippines reported that a Chinese navy helicopter monitored its aircraft while on patrol

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DEFENCE

US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

The United States currently has no plans to remove a mid-range missile system stationed in the Philippines, despite requests from China, and is evaluating its potential role in a regional conflict, according to informed sources. The Typhon system, which can be fitted with cruise missiles targeting Chinese locations, was introduced for joint military exercises earlier this year and has since remained in the region. The … Continue reading US has no plans to remove Typhon missile system stationed in Philippines, sources

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