China has criticized the Philippines' decision to acquire the U.S.-made Typhon missile system, citing regional security concerns. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed waters in the South China Sea.

China has strongly opposed the Philippines' plans to deploy midrange missiles, saying that it will cause regional tensions. China has always been apprehensive of USA's assistance to its neighbour.

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MANILA: The Philippines said on Monday (Dec 23) it planned to acquire the United States Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race".

In its second safety advisory in 10 days, the Chinese embassy in the Philippines urged citizens to remain vigilant amid a surge in armed robberies, drug-facilitated thefts, currency exchange scams and other crimes.

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.

The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say.

China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday that the country will not send its navy to support Filipino fishers in a contested shoal in the South China Sea despite a recent incident with Chinese vessels.

Chinese ships, including a navy vessel, confronted Philippine vessels close to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

In a statement, China Coast Guard spokesman Liu Dejun said the Philippines dispatched a civilian boat on Dec 12 to deliver supplies to the grounded vessel, with permission from the Chinese side. "The CCG inquired about and verified the Philippine ship and monitored the entire process," Liu said.