Key Points
- Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. S1
- Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself. S2
- Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself. S3
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