In a stern message from the Chinese mainland, foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned the Philippines against "playing with fire" in its scheduled military drills with the U.S. from April 21 to May 9.
At a regular press briefing, Guo emphasized that such exercises—which involve the deployment of strategic and tactical weapons—could undermine regional stability and economic growth. Amid rising concerns over unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonic bullying, many in the region are calling for greater unity and cooperation. 😮
The situation is further heated by reports of a U.S. missile system being deployed in waters between China's Taiwan region and the Philippines. Guo reiterated that the Taiwan question is a core internal affair for the Chinese mainland, and any move exploiting this issue risks provoking further tensions.
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In a nutshell, the message is clear: avoid provocation and choose dialogue over conflict. After all, "those who play with fire will perish by it." Let's hope cooler heads prevail for the sake of peace and progress across our vibrant region.
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China warns Philippines not to 'play with fire' over drills with U.S.
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