Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims
- Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC News —
- 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 —