'PH-US deal endanger regional peace'

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 05, 2023 12:37 am

BEIJING: China warned on Tuesday that Washington was 'endangering regional peace' in a new deal with the Philippines that will see four additional bases be used by US troops, including one near the disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.

'Out of self-interest, the US maintains a zero-sum mentality and continues to strengthen its military deployment in the region,' foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.

Foreign ministry spokesman Mao Ning. AFP Photo

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