Manila Bulletin
PH's military aid from US 'will lead to greater insecurity' — China
China has cautioned the Philippines that accepting $500 million in US military aid will result in "greater insecurity" for the nation amidst rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the US is not involved in the South China Sea dispute and lacks the authority to interfere in matters between Beijing and Manila.
Lin warned that aligning with external forces for confrontation in the South China Sea will destabilize the region and escalate tensions.
He further advised that seeking security guarantees from outside powers will only increase the Philippines' insecurity and make it a pawn in larger geopolitical games.
China insists that the most effective path to regional peace and security lies in good neighborliness, dialogue, and maintaining strategic independence, rather than resorting to bloc politics or military confrontation.
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