Hey everyone, here’s the scoop on a hot topic in the Asia-Pacific region! Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun recently dropped a firm statement, saying that using the South China Sea issue to boost military alliances or deploy extra military forces isn’t the way forward.
This came on the heels of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to the United States, where U.S. and Philippine sides reaffirmed that the so-called Mutual Defense Treaty covers the South China Sea. Plans to deepen military cooperation—including discussions on deploying intermediate-range missiles and co-constructing ammunition depots—are stirring debates, with reports also hinting that Japan may sell six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines.
Guo stressed that such moves won’t solve disputes or intimidate China. In fact, he emphasized that these actions run counter to the shared hope for peace, development, and stability among Asia-Pacific nations.
He urged the Philippines to dial down tensions, avoid shifting blame, and steer clear of drawing in external forces. The call is for a genuinely independent approach in upholding regional peace and stability.
For all our tech-savvy, globally minded readers, this is a reminder that strategic decisions in defense can ripple across the entire region. Stay tuned as these developments continue to shape our dynamic geopolitical landscape! 🚀🌏
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China opposes using South China Sea issue to bolster military alliance
cgtn.com
