China Says Philippines Risks ‘Greater Insecurity’ After U.S. Military Aid Pledge

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner (R) receives US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin upon arrival for the Philippines-US 2+2 foreign, defence ministerial meeting at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila on July 30, 2024. Jam Sta Rosa / AFP

China on Wednesday warned the Philippines it risks “greater insecurity for itself”, after the United States said it would provide $500 million in additional military funding to Manila in the face of Beijing’s growing assertiveness.

In Manila on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled what he called a “once-in-a-generation investment” to help modernize the Philippine armed forces and coast guard.

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