Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims

Japan's defense minister has strongly refuted China's accusations of 'new militarism,' asserting that Tokyo is focused on security cooperation across the Asia-Pacific.

He highlighted China's own lack of transparency regarding its military expansion, particularly in the South China Sea.

This comes as Taiwan unveils armed robot dogs to bolster its defenses against China, and Japan rejects Taiwan's demand for talks over delimitation with the Philippines.

The region remains a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions, with Japan positioning itself as a partner for Pacific Island nations amidst the US-China rivalry.