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China Warns Philippines: US Missile Deal Could Backfire

6/27/2025

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China's Defence Ministry issued a stark warning to the Philippines, cautioning that hosting US missile systems could result in "self-inflicted destruction." As tensions escalate, Philippine military officials are deliberating the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, which grants US access to local bases, while stressing the importance of prioritizing national safety over foreign conflicts.

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China's Defence Ministry issued a stark warning to the Philippines, cautioning that hosting US missile systems could result in "self-inflicted destruction." As tensions escalate, Philippine military officials are deliberating the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, which grants US access to local bases, while stressing the importance of prioritizing national safety over foreign conflicts.