Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing's strong opposition to U.S. plans to deploy medium-range missiles in Asia during a press briefing on Friday, highlighting regional concerns over escalating military tensions.
"The U.S. deployment of mid-range missile systems threatens regional stability and is not welcomed by countries in Asia," Wang stated, emphasizing China's commitment to peaceful development and dialogue-based conflict resolution. The remarks come amid growing geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific, with analysts noting potential impacts on trade routes and security dynamics.
While not naming specific nations, Wang acknowledged that "many regional partners" share China's apprehensions about foreign military expansions. The statement follows recent defense dialogues between China and ASEAN members, underscoring efforts to balance security priorities with economic interdependence.
Business leaders and researchers are closely monitoring how this development might affect supply chains and investment flows in technology and infrastructure sectors across Asia.
