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China says U.S. military deployment in Philippines jeopardizes peace

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The United States has deployed an anti-ship missile system to the Luzon Strait as part of an ongoing joint military drill with the Philippines. Some analysts believe that the drill aims to simulate a blockade of the Bashi Channel during a crisis in the Taiwan Straits. In response, the Chinese Defense Ministry's spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, said the military actions in the region are hurting China's interests.

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