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China slams Japan’s 'kill network' as long-range missile deployment looms
Japan's Missile Deployment Plans and China's Condemnation
The official newspaper of the People’s Liberation Army, PLA Daily, has slammed Japan’s deployment of stand-off weapons, including upgraded Type-12 missiles, as forming a 'kill network'. China stated that these missiles are capable of targeting coastal and inland areas of neighboring countries. Japan is set to deploy its enhanced Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture by the end of this month.
Threat to China's Coastal Cities and Escalating Tensions
Japan’s enhanced Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles are reportedly capable of reaching China’s coastal cities. This capability intensifies China's security concerns and contributes to escalating tensions in the region. China has consistently warned about the potential threat that Japan's military buildup poses to regional stability.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-24)*
