Behind the posturing, Pete Hegseth’s remarks on China told the real story
Beijing sent no high-level political representation to the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s leading defence and security summit
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 —