China slams Japan’s ‘kill network’ as long-range missile deployment looms

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Amber WangMarch 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has criticized Japan's upcoming deployment of upgraded Type-12 missiles, labeling it a "kill network." The PLA Daily reports the enhanced missiles, with a range of approximately 1,000km, possess offensive capabilities and stealth performance, transitioning them from defensive to long-range weapons. Deployment is expected by the end of the month at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto prefecture, Kyushu. The PLA suggests the missiles could reach coastal cities in mainland China and cover the East China Sea, potentially deterring PLA naval forces in a Taiwan Strait conflict. Japan's move is viewed by China as a threat due to its potential reach and offensive capabilities.

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Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China, to be reunited by force if necessary.

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The upgraded Type-12 missile has a range of about 1,000km (621 miles).

factual — PLA Daily100% confidence

Japan is deploying upgraded Type-12 missiles at Camp Kengun by the end of this month.

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This missile is transitioning from a primarily defensive weapon to a long-range system.

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The upgraded Type-12 missiles could cover nearly the entire East China Sea.

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Zhang Li 40% PLA Army Engineering University 40% Hua Dan 40% Kyushu 50% East China Sea 60% Kumamoto prefecture ×260% Taiwan ×270% Type-12 missile ×470% Taiwan Strait 70% People's Liberation Army ×380% Japan ×490% China ×390%

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long-range missile 90% china 80% japan 80% type-12 missile 70% military deployment 60% taiwan strait 50% east china sea 50% deterrence 40% kill network 40%

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