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China decries Japan's Typhon missiles as neo-militarist threat

5/26/2026

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Chinese spokesperson Guo said Japan’s deployment of the Typhon missile system is strategically offensive.
Guo noted that regional Asian publics have long opposed the Typhon system.
He warned that right-wing forces in Japan are seeking an overall overhaul of military capabilities for protracted warfare.
Guo called on the international community to remain vigilant and to jointly curb Japan’s neo-militarism to protect regional peace and stability.

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Chinese spokesperson Guo said Japan’s deployment of the Typhon missile system is strategically offensive.
Guo noted that regional Asian publics have long opposed the Typhon system.
He warned that right-wing forces in Japan are seeking an overall overhaul of military capabilities for protracted warfare.
Guo called on the international community to remain vigilant and to jointly curb Japan’s neo-militarism to protect regional peace and stability.