China Warns Japan’s Militarization Threatens Regional Stability
Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) frigate JS Noshiro, US Navy USS Shoup (DDG86), and Philippine Navy BRP Jose Rizal perform maneuvers during joint drills
Japan’s accelerating military buildup is turning the country into a regional «powder keg,» Senior Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defense, stated.What triggered the responseThe outline of Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper labels China as «an unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge» and vows to counter it with «comprehensive national strength»Japan recently showcased its Type‑25 high‑speed glide bomb – a substantive step toward developing proactive long‑range strike capabilitiesJapan has consistently pushed the «China threat» narrative to justify its own military expansion, Chen said. Japan has sought to revise its pacifist constitution, loosen arms export restrictions, and boost defense spending, he stressed.»As a matter of fact, those who are claiming to be threatened are the real source of threat,» the spokesman said.
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