# China voices concern over U.S. Typhon missile deployment in Japan

https://mins.news/en/item/68415

- China News Service, 2026-09-22 04:25 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-09-22/detail-ihfknxzs2483781.shtml

> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the U.S. deployment of the Typhon missile system in Japan creates a strategic security concern and could intensify military confrontation and an arms race. He called the system a strategic offensive weapon, described Japan’s move as another sign of accelerating remilitarization, and said China had lodged strong diplomatic protests.

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