Archive · 16 Sep 2025
China Demands US Withdraw Typhon Missile System From Japan
China is not happy with the US putting Typhon missiles in Japan.
They say it makes things unsafe for the region and could cause a fight.
China wants the US to take the missiles away, saying it doesn't respect other countries' security.
The US and Japan have been doing joint military exercises.
China believes this is making a bad situation worse by possibly starting an arms race.
China has previously spoken out about the missiles.
China also has a problem with the Philippines.
China is urging the US to withdraw its Typhon missile system from Japan.
China views the deployment as a threat to regional strategic security.
The US and Japan deployed the missile system despite China's concerns.
China believes the deployment fuels the risk of a regional arms race.
China previously objected to the Typhon deployment in the Philippines.
- Who
- China, US, and Japan
- What
- China is requesting the US to withdraw its Typhon missile system from Japan.
- When
- September 16
- Where
- Japan and Philippines
- Why
- China views the deployment as a threat to regional security and an undermining of other countries' security interests.
China's Stance
US and Japan's Stance
Missile Deployment
China's Stance
China strongly opposes the US deployment of the Typhon missile system in Japan, viewing it as a threat to regional security.
US and Japan's Stance
The provided articles do not offer the US/Japan's reason for the deployment, only stating they proceeded despite China's concerns.
- Event
- China requests US withdraw Typhon missiles
- Missile System
- Typhon medium-range missile system
- Deployment Location
- Japan
- Concern
- Threat to regional strategic security
- Dispute
- China disputes with Philippines in South China Sea