Japan Seeks Dialogue, Denies Neo-Militarism Amid Defense Buildup
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At the Shangri-La Dialogue, Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pledged ongoing dialogue and transparency while expanding defense capabilities, lifting the lethal-arms export ban, and weighing changes to Article 9, rejecting China’s 'neo-militarism' label as Tokyo pushes a robust but peaceful security posture amid regional tensions and new warfare tech.
- Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claims CNBC
- Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming Reuters
- Japan's defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC
- Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China The Guardian
- Japan rejects Chinese ‘new militarism’ label, spotlighting Beijing’s own buildup The Japan Times
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