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Beijing Protests Japan's Missile Deployment Near Taiwan

4/16/2026

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Beijing protested Japan's plan to deploy medium-range air-defense missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressing deep concern.
Japan's Defense Ministry confirmed the deployment of Type 03 Chu-SAM missile systems by 2030 amid rising tensions over Taiwan.
Yonaguni Mayor Tsuneo Uechi supported the plan and warned against deploying additional forces.
Beijing has implemented economic and diplomatic measures.

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Beijing protested Japan's plan to deploy medium-range air-defense missiles on Yonaguni Island near Taiwan, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun expressing deep concern.
Japan's Defense Ministry confirmed the deployment of Type 03 Chu-SAM missile systems by 2030 amid rising tensions over Taiwan.
Yonaguni Mayor Tsuneo Uechi supported the plan and warned against deploying additional forces.
Beijing has implemented economic and diplomatic measures.