Japan Rejects China's 'New Militarism' Accusation, Cites Beijing's Arms Buildup
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has refuted China's claims of "new militarism," accusing Beijing of rapid armament. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the two Asian powers.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward βnew militarism.β He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.