Best quotes from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: Defense spending, multilateralism and the future of the Asia-Pacific
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Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard over the three days of the 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 —