US Withdraws Typhon Missile System From Japan Amid Taiwan Row, China's Invasion Forces 'Spotted'

The U.S. has withdrawn its Typhon mid range missile system from a base in Iwakuni, Japan, after temporarily deploying it as part of the joint “Resolute Dragon” military drills earlier this year. The system, capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles and SM 6 interceptors, had raised regional tension — especially with China — because its range could reach major Chinese cities. China strongly opposed the deployment, calling it a threat to regional security and accusing the U.S. and Japan of prompting an arms race :00 – INTRODUCTIONJAPAN URGES CITIZENS IN CHINA TO TAKE “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”CHINA VOWS TO 'PROTECT SAFETY OF FOREIGNERS'CHINA’S INVASION FORCES PREPARING FOR AN ASSAULT ON TAIWAN?n18oc_crux | n18oc_world