China warns US, Philippines, allies over joint military exercises in Asia-Pacific
China warned the US, Philippines, and their military allies that conducting joint exercises in the Asia-Pacific region puts them in danger. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said unilateral actions and military intimidation have brought disasters to the world, and that the region needs peace rather than external forces provoking division. Over 17,000 military personnel from the US, Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and France began joint Balikatan exercises in the Philippines on Monday.