by Martin Haffner Associate Editor
China has intensified its criticism of the Philippines for allowing the US Typhon missile system to be stationed on its soil. This deployment has escalated tensions between the two nations and raised concerns about an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region.
China’s foreign ministry has expressed strong opposition to the deployment. With a warning of significant risks to regional peace and stability. Beijing claims the presence of the Typhon system encourages geopolitical confrontation and increases the likelihood of an arms race. Officials have questioned the Philippines’ independent foreign policy, arguing that the deployment serves US interests at the expense of regional harmony.
In response, the Philippines has firmly defended its decision to host the missile system. By emphasising on its sovereign right to enhance its security. Philippine defense leaders argue that the deployment is a strategic move to counter security threats in the region. They assert that these actions align with the country’s national interest and independent foreign policy.
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The Typhon is a land-based missile system capable of launching multiple types of missiles, including the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) and Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise Missile (TLAM). These weapons have operational ranges of 240 kilometers and 2,500 kilometers, respectively. The system covers critical areas like the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, which are hotspots for geopolitical tensions.
