China Warns Japan Over Missile Deployment Plan Near Taiwan
Beijing says Tokyo’s offensive posture revives militarism and threatens regional stability
China, PUREWILAYAH.COM — China has issued a sharp warning to Japan after Tokyo announced plans to deploy offensive missiles near Taiwan, calling the move a deliberate attempt to escalate regional tensions and provoke confrontation.
Beijing: Japan’s Actions Are “Deliberately Escalatory”
At a press briefing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning condemned Japan’s intention to position medium-range missiles close to China’s Taiwan region. She said the deployment represents “a deliberate attempt to create regional tensions and instigate military confrontation.”
Mao noted that the plan must be viewed alongside recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, describing the trend as “extremely dangerous” and demanding “heightened vigilance” from neighboring states and the international community.
Her remarks follow confirmation from Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi—quoted by the Japan Times—that the missile deployment remains a government priority.
China: Right-Wing Japanese Forces Are Reviving Militarism
Mao Ning directly linked the current policy trajectory to internal political forces in Japan, accusing influential right-wing groups of steering the country toward a resurgence of pre-1945 militaristic ambitions.
“China will never allow Japanese right-wing forces to reverse the course of history, will never allow external forces to interfere in China’s Taiwan region, and will never allow Japanese militarism to revive,” Mao said.
She reiterated that China possesses both the resolve and the capability to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The planned missile installation on Yonaguni Island—only 110 kilometers from Taiwan—is part of Japan’s accelerated defense buildup across the Nansei island chain. The strategy includes bolstered air and maritime denial capabilities and expanded Self-Defense Forces infrastructure positioned close to China.
Beijing has previously cautioned that such deployments mirror Washington’s long-running attempts to reshape the region’s security environment and contain China under the pretext of alliance cooperation.
Rising Tensions Following Takaichi’s Remarks on Taiwan
The diplomatic confrontation intensified after Prime Minister Takaichi claimed that a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan would create a “survival-threatening situation,” obliging Japan to intervene.
The statement sparked backlash not only from Beijing but also from opposition factions within Japan, who accused Takaichi of escalating tensions and undermining constitutional restrictions on military force.
China Summons Japan’s Ambassador, Warns of Further Measures
In response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry summoned Japan’s ambassador, Kenji Kanasugi, lodging a formal and serious protest. Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong conveyed China’s rejection of Tokyo’s shifting military posture.
Chinese authorities have also advised citizens to avoid travel to Japan amid the heightened tensions, while Beijing has increased scrutiny of certain Japanese imports and suspended several cultural exchange programs.
Officials signaled that additional countermeasures may follow if Japan proceeds with its Yonaguni missile plan. (PW)