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China condemns Japan's first overseas offensive missile test since WWII

China has strongly condemned Japan's recent overseas missile test, labeling it the first "offensive missile" launch by Japan since World War II. Beijing views this action as a manifestation of Japan's "neo-militarism" and an escalation of an arms race that jeopardizes regional peace and stability. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman stated that this move represents a significant shift from Japan's post-war pacifist constitution and invoked historical grievances. AI

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China condemns Japan's first overseas offensive missile test since WWII

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII

    China condemned what it called Japan’s first “offensive missile” test overseas in eight decades, saying Tokyo’s “neo-militarism” and intensified arms race had gained momentum and threatened regional stability. During the “Balikatan 2026” joint drill led by the United States and t…