
China Slams Japan’s Extended-Range Missile Development Program
China has strongly condemned Japan’s extended-range missile program following Tokyo’s announcement of plans to deploy upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missiles in Kyushu by 2026. The China Japan missile dispute represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, as Beijing views Japan’s extended-range missile program as a direct threat to Chinese coastal security and a departure from Japan’s traditionally defensive military posture that could destabilize East Asian strategic balance. Japan’s Ministry of Defense has allocated unprecedented funding through its fiscal year 2026








