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flag Japan deploys long-range missiles near Taiwan, boosting deterrence amid rising tensions with China.

flag Japan has deployed upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles with a 1,000km range at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture, accelerating plans by a year to enhance deterrence against Chinese naval activity near the East China Sea and Taiwan. flag The move, part of a broader military buildup including a defense budget reaching 2% of GDP and plans for future missile deployments, strengthens Japan’s independent strike capabilities and aligns with U.S.-led security efforts along the first island chain. flag China has condemned the deployment, calling it a threat to regional stability and accusing Japan of remilitarization, while analysts note it contributes to a mutual sea denial environment that could discourage unilateral military action.

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