Official PLA newspaper attacks Tokyo’s increased ability to strike long-range targets and its ‘beggar-thy-neighbour’ approach to security
China’s military has accused Japan of undermining regional security after it tested new long-range anti-ship and hypersonic missiles.
A commentary published by the military mouthpiece People’s Liberation Army Daily on Wednesday said that the extended range of missiles would be “a real deterrent to multiple surrounding areas”.
The missiles were tested as part of an annual live-fire drill near Mount Fuji on Sunday.
“In fact, rather than enhancing its defence capabilities, Japan has been leaping toward ‘first strike capabilities’ in the name of building so-called ‘counter strike capabilities’,” the article said.
