Japan unveils $24.8 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs
Additional spending will primarily replenish contingency reserves used to subsidise gasoline costs and utility bills.
Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims
- Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet Bangkok Post —
- Japan defense chief takes swipe at China The Korea Herald —
- Japan’s Koizumi rejects China accusations of ‘new militarism’ Financial Times —
- Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China The Guardian —
- Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC News —