Japan shrugs off China's 'new militarism' label
DW · 31 May 2026

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.


AI Translated Summary:
Japan's Defense Minister dismisses China's accusations of 'new militarism', countering that Beijing is the one escalating military capabilities. This exchange highlights the growing tensions in regional geopolitics.


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