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China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII
May 6, 2026
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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 the Philippines on Wednesday, Japanese forces fired a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile in the Philippines.
According to China, it was the first time Japan had launched an “offensive” weapon abroad since World War II. The...
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