The world needs peace and prosperity, not a mid-range missile system, China insisted on Wednesday. An unidentified spokesperson of the Chinese embassy made the remark following Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr.

Photo:screenshot from Chinese embassy in Philippines. In response to the Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro erroneous remarks about China, a spokesperson for the Chinese

A workshop in Beijing heard that the country needs to boost its legal talent pool as Manila threatens action in the international courts.

The Philippine defence secretary rejected Chinese criticism of Manila's plans to acquire a US-built mid-range missile system, telling Beijing on Tuesday to stop its "saber rattling" and "interference" in internal affairs.

China accused the Philippines on Friday of having "provoked trouble" in the South China Sea with U.S. backing, which Manila denied, as tensions between the two neighbours continue.

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.

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.

The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race".

BEIJING — China on Wednesday condemned comments by the Philippine defense minister about China, calling them "baseless accusations" that "maliciously

WSJ got rare access to a criminal enclave in the Philippines from which gangs targeted people around the world, including Americans.

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