BEIJING [China], China has accused the United States of escalating military tensions in the region following the recent deployment in the Philippines of a powerful missile launcher capable of firing warheads to ranges of up to 1,600 kilometers, CNN reported Monday. The US military's Mid-Range Capability (MRC) ground-based missile system, also known as the Typhon system, has been deployed to the Indo-Pacific theater for the first time, the US military said on Friday. The deployment comes amid a series of US-Philippine military exercises, including the largest-ever edition of the annual bilateral brawl exercise. The Typhon system is capable of firing the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), a ballistic missile defense ammunition with range. The deployment has raised concerns in Beijing, according to the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic an International Studies (CSIS), a cruise missile with a range of 370 kilometers, and the Tomahawk land attack missile, a cruise missile with a range of 1,600 kilometers, CNN reports. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the US of seeking "unilateral military advantage".During a regular news briefing last week, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian accused the US of seeking "unilateral military advantage", underscoring Beijing's strong opposition. Lin said, "We urge the US to sincerely respect the security concerns of other countries, stop escalating military confrontation, stop undermining peace and stability in the region, and take concrete actions to reduce strategic risks." We do." Exercise Salkani began on 11 April, marking a "milestone" in its regional capability. Analysts believe the deployment sends a signal that the US can place offensive weapons within striking distance of Chinese installations along the South China Sea, the southern Chinese mainland and Taiwan. The deployment for the Strait Salakanib exercise began on April 11, which the US military has called a "milestone" in its regional capability.The length of stay of the Typho system in the Philippines has not been disclosed. Diplomatic tensions have arisen as attendees from 29 countries, including the commander of the US Pacific Fleet, gathered for the two-day Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Chengdu, China, CNN reports. , According to China's state-run Xinhua news agency, attendees will discuss maritime peace, maritime security cooperation and maritime order based on international law and global maritime governance. The US and the Philippines have accused China of ignoring these rules with aggressive actions in the south. China Sea, where Chinese actions resulted in injuries to Filipino sailors and damage to ships.The 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines states that both sides will help defend the other if attacked by either side. Responding to the gathering, US Admiral Stephen Kohler commented, "I think this is a great opportunity for all navies to come together and discuss all the issues."