MANILA, Philippines — China is seriously concerned about reports that the United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands.
'We urge the relevant country to heed the call of countries in the region, correct the wrongdoing as soon as possible, stop inciting military confrontation, quickly withdraw the missile system as publicly pledged, and avoid going further down the wrong path,' Lin Jian, the spokesman of China 's Ministry of For eign Affairs , said in his regular press conference in Beijing on Thursday.
AFP PhotoThe Typhon system can be equipped with cruise missiles capable of striking Chinese targets. It was brought in for joint exercises between the US and the Philippines this year but has remained there.The US army chief has also said that the US was considering the possibility of deploying medium and short-range missiles in Japan.
Renews Demand For US To Withdraw Mid-Range Missile System Deployed In PH
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