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news Scmp World 2026-05-15

Is Trump's Pressure Driving Japan's Radical Military Spending Hike?

Japan's ruling party is considering a significant increase in defense spending, potentially up to 5% of GDP. This move is influenced by pressure from US President Donald Trump and escalating security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.

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