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Japan Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Label

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Japan's Defense Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, addressed the Shangri-La Dialogue, refuting China's accusations of "new militarism." He emphasized that every nation has the right to self-determination and adherence to shared principles. Koizumi highlighted Japan's non-nuclear status and lack of strategic bombers, questioning the validity of the "new militarism" label given these factors, especially in contrast to countries with larger arsenals. AI

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Japan Defense Minister Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Label

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei,Amber Wang ·

    Japanese defence minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech

    Japan’s defence minister has rejected suggestions that his country is reviving its militaristic past, telling a regional security conference that changes to its defence strategy would allow it to play a new cooperative role. Shinjiro Koizumi also used his speech at the Shangri-La…

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