Hey fam, big news! At a regular press briefing, spokesperson Lin Jian from the Chinese mainland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States and Japan to pull the Typhon missile system out of Japan—as soon as possible. 🚀
Lin Jian flagged that the system, touted as part of joint drills, is actually an intermediate-range setup that could reach targets hundreds of kilometers away. This, he says, poses a major threat to regional strategic security by upping the risk of an arms race and a possible military face-off. 😬
The spokesperson also called on the US and Japan to consider their neighbours’ legitimate security concerns and 'heed the voices of regional countries.' He stressed that mutual trust and stability in Asia—from the South China Sea to the western Pacific—depend on cooler heads and transparent actions. 🌏🤝
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Given that history, any new military moves by Tokyo tend to raise eyebrows among its neighbours. 👀
So, what’s next? We’ll be keeping an eye on official replies from Washington and Tokyo. For now, Asia’s watching whether this geo-drama cools off or heats up. Stay tuned! 🔥
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China urges U.S., Japan to withdraw Typhon missile system deployment
cgtn.com
