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."

China says a plan by the Philippines to deploy midrange missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions.

The Chinese Embassy in Manila strongly criticized Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday for his recent remarks against the Communist Party of China (CPC). Teodoro had defended the Philippines’ plan to purchase midrange missiles from the United States.

China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.

A workshop in Beijing heard that the country needs to boost its legal talent pool as Manila threatens action in the international courts.

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 accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, which Manila denied, as tensions between the two neighbours continue.

In its second safety advisory in 10 days, the Chinese embassy in the Philippines urged citizens to remain vigilant amid a surge in armed robberies, drug-facilitated thefts, currency exchange scams and other crimes.

The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs.

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".

BEIJING (AP) — 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 ...

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