The Philippines' decision to acquire the US-made Typhon missile system is seen as a move to safeguard sovereignty amidst increasing confrontations in the South China Sea.
Chinese officials condemned the Philippine military's decision to pursue the Typhon system, calling it a provocative and dangerous step that could enhance tensions in the region.
Philippine military chief Galido emphasized that the Typhon missile system would enhance the country's defense capability by enabling the military to project force within its maritime entitlements.
China warned the Philippines that its militarization efforts, including the acquisition of US defense systems, threaten to escalate an already tense arms race in the Asia Pacific.
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