BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines to return to "peaceful development", saying Manila's decision to deploy a U.S. medium-range missile system in military exercises would only bring the risks of an arms race in ...

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."

Vietnam is poised to become only the second country in the region to acquire Indian-Russian BrahMos supersonic missiles.

China says a plan by the Philippines to deploy midrange missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions.

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

The Philippines' defence minister on Tuesday justified the country's deployment of a U.S. medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from China, a longstanding rival in the South China Sea.

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.

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".

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 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.

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.

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