China Slams Japan’s Defense Boost, Cautions ‘Militarism Comeback’
China warns Japan’s recent defense budget surge of 11 trillion yen risks reviving militarism, urging Tokyo to uphold the post-war order and avoid destabilizing the Asia-Pacific.
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