MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the Philippines would proceed with the upgrade of its defense capabilities, including the possible acquisition of its own mid-range missiles from the United States (US), despite China's opposition.
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said the Philippines would proceed with the upgrade of its defense capabilities, including the possible acquisition of its own mid-range missiles from the United States , despite China 's opposition.Speaking to reporters at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila, Teodoro said the Philippines has the right to have a missile system if it wants to.
So, I think it's a waste of air time to broadcast the claims of China because only their leadership believes in what they say anyway,' he added.Teodoro issued the statement after Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lian Jian said the Philippines' intent to purchase missile launcher 'Typhon' from the US was a 'provocative' and 'dangerous' move.Lian also warned that the plan could fuel regional 'tensions and antagonism.
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