Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims, Accuses China of Rapid Arming
Japan rejected accusations of 'new militarism' and countered by accusing China of rapidly arming, while also stating its openness to dialogue with Beijing. Japan is strengthening its defense in the Indo-Pacific, a move China views as 'new militarism'.
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Japan shrugs off China's 'new militarism' label
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that his nation was moving towards “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.
Read full article →Japan says it remains open to dialogue with China; rejects 'new militarism’ label - The Straits Times
Japan says it remains open to dialogue with China; rejects 'new militarism’ label The Straits Times
Read full article →Koizumi rebuts Chinese ‘new militarism’ claims, spotlighting Beijing’s own buildup
The defense chief also used Tokyo's concerns of a looming crisis over Taiwan to justify Japan's move into a "new role" as a primary defense equipment supplier for the region.
Read full article →Japan pushes back against accusations of 'new militarism'
"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese defence minister Koizumi Shinjirō.
Read full article →Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming
Koizumi points to Beijing's nuclear arsenal, strategic bombers to counter militarism label at Singapore forum
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