Beijing, Nov 24, 2025 (AFP) - China slams Japan's plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan

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2025-11-24

China slammed on Monday Japan's decision to push ahead with a planned deployment of missiles on an island near Taiwan, escalating a weeks-long diplomatic spat. Japanese media on Sunday quoted Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi as saying that the planned deployment of the missiles on Yonaguni island -- which is close to Taiwan -- was on track. "The deployment can reduce the possibility of an armed attack on Japan," Koizumi said. Beijing-To......

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