Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that Beijing strongly opposes Washington’s deployment of medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region and will take all effective measures to prevent the US from “deploying medium-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region.” “disturbing” regional security.
Mr. Ngo Khiem’s comments came after the US launched the largest joint military exercise with the Philippines since the Cold War in the East Sea earlier this week.
The exercise, called Balikatan, is expected to last until May 10 and involve more than 11,000 US soldiers and 5,000 Philippine soldiers. In addition, the troops of France and Australia also participated in this event.
The MRC Typhon medium-range tactical missile system is being developed by the US military. (Photo: CNN)
In early April, the US also held a separate two-week exercise with the Philippines called Salaknib 2024, in which the US deployed long-range air defense missiles on the SM-6 ship capable of reaching Taiwan when removed. This weapon has a maximum range of more than 400 km. Meanwhile, the MRC Typhon medium-range tactical missile system being developed by the US military, if placed on the Philippine island of Luzon, can also shoot to Taiwan because this system can launch SM-6 missiles and missiles. Tomahawk cruise fire.
When asked to comment on this move, Mr. Ngo Khiem stated that Beijing “resolutely opposes” the US deploying such weapons in the Asia-Pacific and emphasized that such action of Washington “seriously threatens the security of countries in the region and undermines regional peace and stability”.
Mr. Ngo Khiem also emphasized that China will take appropriate response measures.
“We hope the countries involved can restrain their actions, which will only harm everyone, even themselves,” the Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesman added.
Mr. Ngo Khiem stated that China considers strengthening diplomatic relations between the US and the Philippines to be the work of the two countries. However, he emphasized that such relationships should not harm the interests of China or any other country and should not undermine peace and stability in the region.
Wu Qian added that the Chinese military will continue to pay close attention to the situation in the region and will take “all effective measures to respond and will never allow relevant parties to cause trouble.” trouble in the East Sea”.
Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov previously said that the Pentagon’s deployment of medium-range missiles in the Philippines would constitute a “dark day” for international security and accused Washington of deliberately escalating military confrontation. , causing tension and creating closed military organizations – Political Alliances in the region.
“America is trying to bring the world back to the worst period of the Cold War and is on the brink of a nuclear conflict,” Mr. Antonov said, at the same time calling on Washington not to open “Pandora’s box”.
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