Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has rejected China's assertion that Japan is adopting a stance of 'new militarism.' Koizumi accused China of significantly increasing its military capabilities.
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Japan's Defense Minister responds to China's 'new militarism' label
Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has dismissed China's characterization of Japan as moving towards 'new militarism.' He highlighted concerns regarding China's military expansion.
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