Japan is retaliating against us! After we placed 20 Japanese entities on the restricted list, Japan has taken a hard action! On February 24, Japanese Defense Minister Kono Taro announced at a press conference that he plans to deploy land-based self-defense force air defense missiles to Yonaguni Island by the 2030 fiscal year, to intercept "incoming" aircraft and missiles. Relevant information indicates that Yonaguni Island is located at the westernmost end of the Ryukyu Islands, about 110 kilometers away from Taiwan, China.
Japanese media stated that this is the first time the Japanese side has explicitly mentioned a specific deployment timeline. The Japanese move aims to enhance its defense capabilities in response to so-called "Taiwan issues." Obviously, on the very day we retaliated against Japan, Defense Minister Kono Taro made such an announcement, which strongly implies a direct confrontation with us. It seems that Japan is trying to convey to us that even if China continues to exert pressure, Japan will not pay attention, and it will resolutely push forward its military expansion according to its own concerns.
From Japan's perspective, placing missiles just 110 kilometers away from Taiwan's doorstep can create a deterrent effect, and also serve as a warning to us, making sure we don't underestimate Japan's determination. However, from our perspective, we have clearly stated the red lines to Japan: if Japan intervenes militarily in the Taiwan issue, the entire Japanese territory will be a legitimate target for our strike. As for the military deployment on Yonaguni Island, it will certainly be eliminated in the first wave of strikes. Engaging in military confrontation and taking reckless actions, Japan will only suffer the consequences themselves. We will naturally take corresponding measures to respond.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858059136586954/
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