Beijing highlights the importance of military relations with the US for the development of “stable ties”
MADRID, 28 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Chinese authorities have alerted the Government of the Philippines this Thursday that the purchase of intermediate-range missiles could “trigger a confrontation” and cause an increase in tension in the region, something that “affects the security of all countries.” of the area”.
The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Wu Qian, has thus pointed out that “history has repeatedly shown that where American weapons are deployed, the risk of war and conflict increases, the consequences of which are suffered by the local population.” For this reason, he has once again shown his opposition to the deployment of US weapons in the Philippines and has indicated that it is “an offense.”
“The intermediate-range missile system is an attack weapon. The acceptance of the deployment of these systems by the Philippines only intensifies the political confrontation. This is not at all an issue of the Philippine side and only affects this country,” he said during a press conference.
In this sense, he highlighted that the Asia-Pacific region constitutes a scenario that “encourages joint work.” “It should not become a battlefield for geopolitical games,” he said, before asking the parties to immediately withdraw this type of weaponry.
“If the United States and the Philippines insist on going their own way, China will counterattack resolutely,” he said, but not before calling for military relations between China and the United States to become the basis for the development of “stable bilateral” ties. .
The country considers that cooperation between Beijing and Washington “is beneficial for both parties,” while confrontation “goes against their interests.” “China and the United States must take into account the interests of the world and inject more certainty and positive energy into today’s turbulent world. We hope that the United States will collaborate with us,” he said.
Relations between China and the Philippines have seen increased tensions in recent years due to clashes between their coast guards in disputed territorial waters. Meanwhile, the United States continues with its plan to keep its ‘Typhon’ missile system in the Philippines.