Chinese Foreign Ministry: The Consequences of Japan Deploying Long-Range Missiles Are Unimaginable
On April 2, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow that Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova stated at a regular press conference on April 1 that Japan's deployment of long-range missiles proves that Japan has deviated from the peace clause in its constitution, with unimaginable consequences.
According to information from the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, Zakharova indicated that Japan's deployment of long-range missile systems and expansion of strike weapons within its territory reflects a dangerous path of "remilitarization." This action by Japan, combined with its distortion of history, could lead to dire consequences.
Zakharova stated that Russia is seriously studying Japan's actions to formulate necessary countermeasures to ensure that Russia has sufficient defensive capabilities.
On March 31, Japan's Defense Minister Kōzai Shinjiro announced at a press conference that long-range missiles with "capabilities to attack enemy bases" were deployed that day in Kumamoto Prefecture and Shizuoka Prefecture. According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese Ministry of Defense deployed "Type 25 Surface-to-Ship Missiles" and "Type 25 High-Speed Glide Munitions" at the Kengun Garrison in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Fuji Garrison in Shizuoka Prefecture, respectively.
Japan Self-Defense Forces deployed long-range missile systems capable of striking enemy bases in Kumamoto and Shizuoka on March 31, 2023. Russian officials criticized this move as a dangerous shift away from Japan's pacifist constitution, indicating a trend towards militarization. The Russian Foreign Ministry is evaluating Japan's actions to ensure adequate defense capabilities.
- Japan deployed long-range missile systems on March 31, 2023.
- The systems include Type 25 Surface-to-Ship Missiles and Type 25 High-Speed Glide Missiles.
- Russian officials expressed concerns over Japan's militarization and historical actions.
- The deployment is seen as a significant shift in Japan's defense policy.
- Russia is assessing Japan's actions to formulate necessary countermeasures.