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Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
What to know
- 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
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Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro…
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Deutsche Welle · 2 reports
Japan shrugs off China's 'new militarism' label
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.
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Published May 31, 2026
What to know
- 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
Timeline · newest first
Sources · 3 citations
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Al Jazeera
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2 reports · EN
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