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Japan's military expansion faces domestic hurdles amid Taiwan conflict fears

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Japan is undergoing a significant military expansion, driven by concerns over a potential conflict involving Taiwan and its implications with China. This build-up includes acquiring long-range missiles and drones, alongside strengthening international defense partnerships. However, the transformation faces considerable domestic challenges, such as a declining recruitment pool, an aging population, fiscal pressures, and public support for increased military power. AI

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Japan's military expansion faces domestic hurdles amid Taiwan conflict fears

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Japan’s China-facing military build-up confronts labour, budget and political limits

    The risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the third …

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