Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi refuted accusations of "new militarism" and criticized China's opaque military buildup. He emphasized Japan's commitment to international…

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security…

Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’

Japan's Defence Chief criticizes China at a security meet, affirming a stronger military stance amidst rising regional tensions.

'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…

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly mu

The remarks illustrate the heightened tensions between Asia’s two largest economies after the papering over of historic differences came unstuck last year.

Koizumi pushes back at criticisms, flags China's opaque military buildup at Singapore forum

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “neo-militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “new militarism.” He accused Beijing of rapidly arming itself.

Japan's defense minister rejected China's "new militarism" claim, accusing Beijing of rapidly expanding its military.

SINGAPORE — Japan's defense minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a 'new militarism', criticizing China for its...

Beijing has urged Asia-Pacific countries to ‘jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan’s neo-militarism’

Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.

Shinjiro Koizumi says arms sales, more visible regional military presence aims to help partners defend themselves

China accused Japan's defense minister on June 1 of spreading "baseless" claims and sowing confusion, a day after he took a veiled swipe at Beijing.

Japan's defense chief rejected China's "new militarism" claims, saying Tokyo's buildup is transparent as Beijing expands its military.