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US Typhon Missile Deployment in Japan Poses Threat to Chinese Cities
The US plans to deploy the Typhon mid-range missile system in southern Japan, prompting warnings from a Chinese analyst that it could directly threaten Chinese coastal cities and naval routes.
US Typhon Missile Deployment Plan in Japan
The United States is set to deploy its Typhon mid-range missile launcher system to southern Japan next month. This deployment is part of joint US-Japan military exercises, as reported by Kyodo News last week. The specific site for the deployment is understood to be the Kanoya Airbase in Kagoshima prefecture.
Potential Threat to Chinese Cities and Naval Routes
Fu Qianshao, a Beijing-based military analyst, has warned that the deployment of the Typhon missile at Kanoya Airbase could pose a significant threat to China. He suggested that this placement could directly target China's coastal cities and potentially block crucial naval routes to the Pacific.
*Source: SCMP (2026-05-26)*
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