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Recent analyses from the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals reveal that China is actively establishing missile bases. These bases, which host Dong-Feng 17 ballistic missiles equipped with hypersonic glide warheads, can reach any part of Japan. This military buildup comes at a time when Japan is enhancing its defense capabilities, potentially as a response to Chinese aggression.
In a related context, Japan is strengthening defense cooperation with the Philippines. Meetings between Filipino and Japanese defense officials have focused on expanding joint military exercises and intelligence sharing—both crucial in countering the perceived threat from China in the South China Sea and surrounding territories.