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Japan rejects 'new militarism' label

Japan challenges China and rejects accusations of a return to militarism

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly responds to criticisms, especially from Beijing, and defends the strategic shift undertaken by Tokyo. Japan refuses to accept continued accusations of returning to the militarism that devastated Asia during the first half of the 20th century.

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Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

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Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ accusations and urges ‘candid dialogue’

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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.

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Japan Denies ‘New Militarism’ After China Claims

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Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

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China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks

By Joe Cash and Ben Blanchard BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 1 (Reuters) - China's Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted "law enforcement" patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks,

Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit.

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China Sends Muscular Coast Guard To Mark Territory

China views cooperation between U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines as undermining its longstanding claim to Taiwan.

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China Patrols Waters East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Boundary Talks Move

Beijing dispatched a coast guard flotilla after Japan and the Philippines announced plans to delimit maritime boundaries.

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Japan Joins South China Sea Combat Drills With US and Philippines in Post-War Pivot

Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising willingness to project military power on China’s doorstep.

Marketplace

What to know about the China-Japan spat

Japan is facing economic and diplomatic retaliation from China after Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested her country could respond militarily if China attacked Taiwan. China's government told its citizens not to travel to Japan, Japanese ...

The Japan Times

China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines talks

Japan and the Philippines said last week they would begin talks on delimiting the maritime boundary of the exclusive ‌economic zone, which overlaps with areas claimed by Beijing.

Japan Slips to World’s No. 3 Creditor Behind Germany, China

Japan slipped behind China to become the world’s third largest creditor nation in 2025, despite setting a fresh record for its tally of overseas assets.