China slams allocation of more EDCA sites

by Bernadette E. Tamayo - Javier Joe Ismael - Moises Cruz

Feb 04, 2023 12:17 am

CHINA on Thursday said the United States' military posture in the region heightens the tension and undermines peace and stability in the Southeast Asian region.

The Chinese embassy in Manila said the US, 'out of its self-interests and zero-sum game mentality, continues to step up military posture in this region.'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (C) reviews honour guards upon arrival at the Department of National Defense at Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila on February 2, 2023. Rolex DELA PENA / POOL / AFP

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