China's Ministry of National Defense issued a stark warning to Japan on March 11, 2026, condemning its recent deployment of long-range offensive missiles as a destabilizing threat to Asia-Pacific security. Spokesperson Jiang Bin emphasized that Japan's actions, including revising its Peace Constitution and abandoning its 'exclusively defense-oriented policy,' signal a dangerous shift toward remilitarization.
Jiang highlighted Japan's deployment of missiles capable of striking targets 1,000 kilometers away, which could reach coastal areas of neighboring countries. 'These moves strip away Japan's pretense of self-defense and reveal a blatant threat to regional stability,' he stated, referencing historical concerns over Japan's wartime past.
The spokesperson warned that any attempt by Japan to infringe upon China's sovereignty through force would be met with 'resolute counterblows,' urging Tokyo to avoid repeating the 'self-destructive path of militarist expansion.' Analysts suggest the remarks reflect growing tensions as Japan expands its military capabilities amid shifting power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific.
