China has always been against the deployment of US missiles in the Asia-Pacific region for the sake of military superiority. “We urge the US side to truly respect the security concerns of other countries and stop undermining regional peace and stability,” said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.
In early April, the Chinese Ministry of Defense stated that China will resolutely defend its legitimate rights and interests at sea and will continue to respond to any provocations. The department emphasized that Beijing “resolutely opposes any attempts to jeopardize the sovereignty and security of China under the pretext of freedom of navigation and flight.