China has warned it will “crush” any foreign attempts to interfere on behalf of Taiwan , after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles near the democratically-governed island.

“We have a firm will, strong determination and a strong ability to defend our national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Peng Qingen, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, told a news conference on Wednesday.

“We will crush all foreign interference,” Peng said, speaking in response to a question on the planned deployment of missiles on a nearby Japanese island.

“Japan’s deployment of offensive weapons in areas adjacent to China’s Taiwan region is extremely dangerous, deliberately creating regional tensions and provoking military confrontation,” Peng said.

The comments follow Japan’s Defence

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