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China's PLA Daily warns Japan's drills signal offensive military shift

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China's military mouthpiece, PLA Daily, has criticized Japan's recent large-scale live-fire drills, asserting they demonstrate an offensive shift in Japan's military capabilities. The publication warned that these drills signal Japan's move towards becoming more militarized and dangerous, potentially escalating regional tensions. This commentary follows recent remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding potential military action in the Taiwan Strait, which Beijing has previously condemned. AI

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China's PLA Daily warns Japan's drills signal offensive military shift

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA Daily

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