China urges Philippines to withdraw U.S. mid-range missile system

BEIJING: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Philippines to withdraw the U.S. mid-range missile system as soon as possible.

Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a media query on the U.S. deploying its Typhon mid-range missile system in the Philippines.

China has repeatedly stated its firm opposition to this issue, Mao said.

Accepting…