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US Typhon missile launch in Philippines is 'worst provocation' by US against China, say observers

From South China Morning Post · () English

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  • The US firing of its Philippines-based Typhon missile launcher is described by Chinese military observers as the "worst provocation" in years in the South China Sea.
  • Beijing opposes the Typhon deployment, claiming it destabilizes regional security, as the system can fire missiles with ranges that could reach China.
  • Military analysts suggest China should respond by increasing its air defence and stealth strike drone capabilities.

The recent live-fire test of the US Typhon missile launcher in the Philippines represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, according to analysts in China. The deployment of this system, capable of launching Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers, directly threatens China's security interests and is viewed as a blatant provocation by Washington.

worst provocation

· Chinese military observersDescribing the US firing of the Typhon missile launcher.

Chinese military observers have condemned the exercise as the "most serious military provocation" by the US in the South China Sea in years. The fact that the missile was fired from Luzon and flew northbound, with its trajectory clearly aimed at the Taiwan Strait, underscores Beijing's concerns about the Typhon system's strategic implications. This move is seen not just as a defensive measure by the US, but as an offensive posture designed to contain China's influence.

most serious military provocation

· Wei DongxuA military commentator, referring to the Tomahawk missile test.

In response to this perceived threat, Chinese military experts are calling for a robust countermeasure. They advocate for a significant ramp-up in China's air defence capabilities and the development of more advanced stealth strike drones. This reflects a strategic calculation that China must bolster its own military strength to deter further provocations and maintain a balance of power in the region. The deployment of the Typhon system is seen as a direct challenge that Beijing cannot ignore, and the proposed responses highlight a determination to safeguard national interests.

the Tomahawk was fired from Luzon Island and flew northbound, clearly aiming at the Taiwan Strait.

· Song ZhongpingA military analyst, explaining the trajectory and perceived target of the missile.
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