Japan rejects China's 'new militarism' accusations at regional security forum

At the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum, Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly rejected Chinese claims that Japan is pursuing neo-militarism, countering that Beijing is rapidly arming itself. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in East Asia over military modernization and strategic intentions.

Sources

• Japan and China trade accusations at Shangri-La Dialogue Deutsche Welle · Germany
• Japan shrugs off China's 'new militarism' label Deutsche Welle · Germany
• Japan says it remains open to dialogue with China, rejects ‘new militarism’ label The Straits Times Asia · Southeast Asia

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