Japan’s military ramp-up sees concerns of pacifism’s loss rise

Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo's main ally, the United States,
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Pacifist Japan moving from exclusive self-defense to military buildup

A fundamental change came in December 2022 when former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government adopted a security strategy stating the need for Japan to acquire strike-back capability with long-range missiles, a major break from Japan’s self-defense-only policy.
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US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. strategic bombers joined a fleet of Japanese fighter jets in a joint military exercise meant to demonstrate their military cooperation around Japan’s airspace, defense officials said Thursday, as tensions with China escalate.

Pacifist Japan transforming from exclusively self-defense to military buildup, AP explains

Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending.
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Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft

FILE -The Liaoning, China's first aircraft carrier, sails into Hong Kong for a port call to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison's presence in the semi-autonomous Chinese city and former British colony on July 7, 2017.
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Japan races to rearm as it doubles defense spending to confront China in the Pacific

Prime Minister Takaichi's Cabinet has approved a record defense budget to fortify Japan's strike-back capability and coastal defense.
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