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[global times-global network reporter bai yunyi] at the regular press conference of the ministry of foreign affairs on the 19th, a reporter asked that it was reported that the united states did not intend to immediately withdraw its plan to deploy intermediate-range missile systems in the philippines, and was still testing the feasibility of missiles used in conflicts. during the joint us-philippines exercise this year, the united states deployed the "typhon" land-based intermediate-range missile system in the philippines. what is china's comment on this?

in this regard, foreign ministry spokesperson lin jian said that china is seriously concerned about the relevant reports. regarding the deployment of intermediate-range missiles by the united states in the philippines, china has solemnly stated its opposition on many occasions. the relevant practice is a serious step backward in history, seriously threatens the security of the region, and seriously intensifies geopolitical confrontation, which has aroused the high vigilance and concern of regional countries. we urge the relevant countries to face up to the voices of regional countries, correct their wrong practices as soon as possible, stop provoking military confrontation, and withdraw the intermediate-range missile system as soon as possible in accordance with their previous public commitments, and not go further and further down the wrong path.