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Japan's Missile Move Near Taiwan: China Vexed, India's Strategic Implications

Escalating Japan-China friction could disrupt regional supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, electronics and rare earth materials.

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News18•26-02-2026, 13:45

Japan's Missile Move Near Taiwan: China Vexed, India's Strategic Implications

•Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island, 110 km from Taiwan, by early 2030s, signaling a clearer defense posture.
•This move is part of Japan's shift from its post-WWII pacifist stance, increasing defense spending and strengthening alliances.
•Beijing views Japan's missile deployment as a provocation and aggression, warning of resolute retaliation for any intervention in Taiwan.
•The development underscores shifting power equations in the Indo-Pacific, affecting India's strategic planning and economic interests.
•Escalating Japan-China friction could disrupt regional supply chains and impact India's economic ties with both nations.

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