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There is nothing defensive about Tokyo’s intentions, as the Japanese ruling class seeks to remove constitutional restrictions on its military and once again conduct war in pursuit of its imperialist interests.

Japan says it seeks to "fundamentally reinforce its defense capabilities" and is planning to spend 43.5 trillion yen ($303.5 billion) on defense in the coming five years in a 2023 defense white paper it recently issued. Turning a blind eye to facts, the white paper labels China as an "unprecedented…

Amid escalating regional tensions and global uncertainty, Japan fortifies its defense posture with the introduction of two advanced Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEVs), representing a critical stride in enhancing its missile defense capabilities and bolstering national security.

Japans claim of having been threatened by neighboring countries is a smokescreen to justify Tokyos scheme to turn itself into a major military power, the North Korean media contends.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

The growing maritime competition between China and Japan along with the West will result in the growing militarization of the Indo-Pacific.

If Japan fought alongside the US in a hypothetical conflict with China over Taiwan, the Japanese civilians and economy would suffer greatly. What's more, in a conflict between two nuclear powers, China and the US, Japan may itself become a nuclear target, 22.07.2023 Ekaterina Blinova  https://sputnikglobe.com/20230722/japan-doesnt-want-to-fight-for-taiwan-and-neither-do-other-us-allies-1112066099.html Despite Japan bolstering its military capabilities under the nation's new&h...

Tokyo’s spending on uncrewed systems and capabilities appears to have risen considerably.

Delicate balance between security and stability necessitates careful strategic engagement

It was an idea ahead of its time and one that's paying geopolitical dividends in America's growing Cold War with China.