china Demands Removal of US Missile System in Japan, Citing Regional Security Risks
Beijing – China‘s Foreign Ministry has formally requested the removal of a newly deployed typhon missile defense system installed in Japan by the United States, warning the move escalates tensions and raises the specter of an arms race in Asia. The demand, issued by ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, underscores growing anxieties in Beijing over increased US military presence in the region.
The installation of the intermediate-range missile system, justified by the US and Japan as necessary for training and exercises, is viewed by China as a direct threat to regional strategic stability. This progress arrives at a sensitive juncture, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China’s victory over Japan, a past context Lin Jian explicitly referenced during his statement. The escalating situation carries implications for the broader geopolitical landscape, perhaps triggering a cycle of military build-up and increasing the risk of confrontation.
Lin Jian asserted that the actions of the United States and Japan disregard China’s expressed concerns, and urged both nations to consider the security interests of other countries in the region. He called for a reassessment of the deployment and a correction of course, emphasizing the need to address the anxieties voiced by regional stakeholders.
“The measure raises the risk of arms race and military confrontation in Asia,” Lin jian stated,reiterating China’s position that the missile system undermines regional peace and security.The Foreign Ministry spokesperson further emphasized the importance of dialog and cooperation to maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific.
