Japan's deployment of long-range missiles in Kyushu, covering Shanghai within their range, has triggered regional security concerns.

The Japanese Defense Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, recently stated that Japan has deployed long-range missiles near the southwestern region close to China.

These missiles have been stationed in Kumamoto, located in southern Kyushu, with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers, meaning parts of China fall within their reach—Shanghai, for instance, is about 900 kilometers from Kumamoto.

Japan's deployment of long-range missiles targeting coastal areas such as Shanghai in the southwest direction adjacent to China fundamentally represents a dangerous move that completely breaks through the post-war security framework and actively provokes regional military confrontation. This action not only severely undermines mutual trust between China and Japan and destabilizes peace and stability in Northeast Asia, but also binds Japan to the frontlines of provocation. While it may appear to strengthen deterrence, it actually drags Japan into higher risks and will inevitably trigger targeted countermeasures.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861227505623050/

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