Japan rejects 'new militarism,' accuses China of rapidly arming

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JAPAN. Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's defense minister, speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, May 31, 2026.

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'China's external approach and military activities are matters of serious concern for Japan and the international community at the same time,' Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says

SINGAPORE – Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticized China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the two countries.