Chinese Foreign Ministry: Japan's Deployment of US Missiles Seriously Undermines Stability in the Asia-Pacific Region
On July 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow (Reporter Hou Ming) that Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated at a regular press conference on July 1 that Japan's deployment of U.S. medium- and short-range missile systems severely undermines stability and security in the Asia-Pacific region.
Zakharova indicated that this action by Japan poses a direct threat to Russia's Far East border, and the Russian side has repeatedly warned Japan not to make such destructive decisions. At the same time, Russia is strengthening cooperation with regional countries to maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific region.
According to reports, the U.S. and Japan have recently conducted several joint exercises, and the U.S. "Typhoon" medium-range missile system has been redeployed to Japan.
Japan deployed U.S. medium and short-range missile systems on July 1, 2023, which Russia claims threatens regional stability. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated this action poses a direct threat to Russia's Far East border, and Russia has warned Japan against such decisions. Concurrently, the U.S. and Japan have been conducting joint military exercises.
- Japan has deployed U.S. medium and short-range missile systems.
- This deployment is seen as a direct threat to Russia's Far East border.
- Russia has warned Japan against making such destabilizing decisions.
- The U.S. and Japan have conducted multiple joint exercises recently.
- The U.S. 'Typhoon' medium-range missile system has been redeployed to Japan.