Yesterday, the Chinese Defense Ministry and the Russian Foreign Ministry fired back hard at Japan's announcement to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles at Yonaguni Island, located about 110 kilometers east of the Taiwan region. ⚠️
Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Defense Ministry, warned Japan that any attempt to cross Beijing's red line on the Taiwan region "will have to pay a heavy price." He stressed that the People's Liberation Army has the capabilities "to defeat any aggressors" and urged Japan to "fully repent for its war crimes" and abandon its "dangerous attempts" that could "undermine the post-WWII international order."
On the same day, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, condemned the missile plan at a press briefing. She argued that stationing offensive weapons on Japan's outlying islands threatens regional security and stability, and warned that Russia reserves "the right to respond harshly" to any such deployment.
This flurry of warnings highlights the growing tensions in East Asia as Tokyo seeks to bolster its defense posture. With both China and Russia voicing strong objections, the spotlight is now on how Japan will proceed—and what this might mean for peace and stability in the region. 🌏✨
Stay tuned as we follow this story—will Japan remain on course with its defense plans, or will diplomatic pressure force a rethink? Let us know your thoughts! 💭👇
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China, Russia slam Japan's plan to deploy missiles near Taiwan region
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