China expresses grave concern over Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles: FM spokesperson
By: Global Times | Published: Apr 01, 2026 06:21 PM
When asked to comment on Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi's announcement of the deployment of long-range missiles capable of "attacking enemy bases" in Kumamoto and Shizuoka, and claims that Japan faces the most complex security environment since the end of World War II and needs to build standoff defense capabilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China expresses grave concern over the above-mentioned moves by Japan. “We solemnly urge Japan to deeply reflect on its militarist history ...