FirstFT: Japan’s defence minister calls for talks with Beijing to resolve row

Financial Times — May 31, 21:39 PM

Also in today’s newsletter: SoftBank pledges €75bn to build Europe’s biggest AI facility and EU alarm over China’s industrial base in Morocco

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Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet Bangkok Post — May 31, 05:45 AM
Japan defense chief takes swipe at China The Korea Herald — May 31, 05:41 AM
Japan’s Koizumi rejects China accusations of ‘new militarism’ Financial Times — May 31, 06:02 AM
Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China The Guardian — May 31, 05:02 AM
Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC News — May 31, 06:34 AM