China warned Tuesday of “ consequences ” for South Korea over the deployment of a U. S. antimissile system , raising regional tension and questions about China’s commitment to free , open trade .
The U.S. military began deploying the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea on Monday, the same day North Korea launched four missiles that landed off the Japanese coast .
The United States and South Korea say the system is a necessary defense against Kim Jong Un ’s regime , but Beijing rejects the plan.
“ I want to emphasize that we firmly oppose the deployment of THAAD, ” said Geng Shuang, a spokesman for China’s Foreign Ministry, at a daily press briefing in Beijing on Tuesday . “ We will resolutely take necessary measures to defend our security interests. "
“ All consequences entailed from this will be borne by the U. S . and the Republic of Korea ,” he said.
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