China’s military has condemned the Philippines over reports that a second U.S. intermediate-range missile system may soon be deployed to the Southeast Asian country.

“Inviting wolves into the house will ultimately harm oneself and destroy one’s own home,” Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang warned Thursday, in a clear rebuke of United States involvement.

Newsweek reached out to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Department of Defense for comment.

Why It Matters

The U.S. Army first deployed the Mid-Range Capability, or “Typhon,” missile system to Luzon, the Philippines’ main island, in the spring of 2024, ahead of joint drills with Philippine forces. The platform is capable of firing both Standard Missile-6 interceptors and Tomahawk missiles, which can reach parts of southern China.