US Typhon deployment in Japan threatens Chinese cities, analyst warns

The United States' planned deployment of the Typhon missile system to southern Japan poses a direct threat to China's coastal cities and could impede vital Pacific naval routes, according to a Chinese military analyst. The mid-range missile launcher is reportedly set to be positioned in Kagoshima prefecture next month for joint US-Japan military drills.

Fu Qianshao, a Beijing-based military analyst, expressed alarm over the chosen deployment site, Kanoya Airbase on Kyushu island. He highlighted its proximity to mainland China, stating, "The deployment location is relatively close to the Chinese mainland. If cruise missiles are deployed there with a certain level of launch capability, it will pose a threat to relevant Chinese [land] targets."

Kanoya Airbase's strategic location on Kyushu, facing the East China Sea, places it closer to China than many other Japanese military installations. This positioning is seen as a significant factor in the potential threat assessment by Chinese authorities.

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The deployment location is relatively close to the Chinese mainland. If cruise missiles are deployed there with a certain level of launch capability, it will pose a threat to relevant Chinese [land] targets.