The contrast in reports suggest China is prepared to admit it was upgrading its missile systems but would not accept it if it comes in the form of charges from the US defense department.

报道中的反差使得中国准备承认其升级导弹系统，但是却不能接受美国国防部以指控的形式来逼迫中国。

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The Pentagon says it is prepared for such a weapon, with anti-missile systems deployed in the Pacific (on land and at sea) to deal with such a weapon.

五角大楼为此种类武器做准备，并用部署在太平洋（在地面和海上）的反导系统应对此类武器。

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Japan's defense minister, Yasukazu Hamada,said whether Pyongyang actually launches a satellite or a ballistic missile the country's military force is prepared to protect the nation.

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The United States intends to develop and deploy a missile defense designed to defend our people and forces against a limited ballistic missile attack, and is prepared to assist friends and allies threatened by missile attack to deploy such defenses.

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On August 18th, North Korea's foreign ministry said it might be prepared to discuss international concern over its missile programme.

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International threats from terrorists and rogue nations are less predictable than ever -- our military must be prepared to meet those threats, including threats of missile attacks.

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