China warns against US missile troop deployment plan in Japan

BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said China will take resolute countermeasures should the United States follow through with its missile troop deployment plan in Japan.

Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the above remarks in response to a press inquiry regarding the matter.

The United States' intention to make such a move is perilous and detrimental to the national security of countries in the region as well as regional peace and stability, said Wu.