China hits back over Philippines plan to deploy mid range missiles
CHINA said today that a plan by the Philippines to deploy mid-range missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions.
The warning to the close ally of the United States comes as China slams the US for being the biggest threat to global security and for its occupation of part of Cuban territory.
Lieutenant General Roy Galido told reporters in Manila on Monday that the military plans to acquire a mid-range system to defend the country’s territory.
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