CHINA said today that a plan by the Philippines to deploy mid-range missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions. The warning to the close ally of the United States comes as China slams the US for being the biggest threat to global security and for its occupation of part of Cuban territory.

Philippines to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system to secure maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of regional arms race.

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 br

The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."

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.

The Philippine military says it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect the country's maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.