Original title: The Philippines cooperates with the US to introduce the "Tifeng" intermediate-level missile system. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: This is harmful to others and oneself. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference held today (February 12). A reporter asked questions about the Philippines' remarks on missile deployment.
Guo Jiakun said that regarding the issue of the US deploying medium-range missiles in the Philippines, China has repeatedly clarified its serious harm and firmly opposed positions. On the issue of intermediary and development, the Philippines has repeatedly repented and betrayed its faith. The Philippines has repeatedly explained the introduction of "Tifeng" and promised to be "temporary deployment" and would be withdrawn after the relevant exercises were over, but it has repeatedly violated its promises and went back on its word, and even changed its words to purchase "Intermediate-Speed Force" systems and gain deterrence capabilities. It also openly linked the South China Sea issue with the "Tifeng" Intermediate-Speed Forces issue, which is not only absurd, but also extremely dangerous.
As we all know, the "Tifeng" intermediary missile system is a strategic offensive weapon with a range covering most Southeast Asian countries. The United States has deployed intermediary missiles in the Philippines, seriously undermining regional peace and stability and undermining the legitimate security interests of other countries. The Philippines cooperates with the US to introduce "Tifeng", handing over its own security and national defense, and introducing geopolitical confrontation and arms race risks into the region, which is a detriment to others and oneself. China will never sit idly by and watch its security interests be harmed or threatened, and regional countries will not accept this kind of counter-intentional practice.
We urge the Philippines to change its course and make strategic choices that are truly beneficial to the fundamental interests of the Philippine country and people, and not to make mistakes again and again on issues such as the "Tifeng" Intermediate Guidelines and other issues, and shoot yourself in the foot.
(CCTV reporter Zhao Jing)
