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

"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new…

Koizumi said that Japan engaging in "neo-militarism" was "nothing further from the truth."

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

シンガポール】日本の小泉進次郎国防相は日曜日、東京による「新軍国主義」の非難に反論し、中国が透明性なしに急速に軍事力を増強していると批判した。小泉首相はシンガポールで開催されたシャングリラ・ダイアローグで、中国は高水準で・・・

小泉進次郎防衛相は31日、シンガポールで開催中の「アジア安全保障会議(シャングリラ・ダイアローグ)」で演説した。中国が日本を「新型軍国主義」と批判していることに対し、中国の名指しを避けつつも「事実で…

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…

シンガポール:日本の小泉進次郎国防大臣は、シンガポールで開催されたシャングリラ・ダイアローグ(国防指導者、軍、外交官のためのアジア最高のフォーラム)でのスピーチで、「新軍国主義」の非難を否定した。「考えてみてください。核・・・

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.

‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says in address to Singapore.

'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

Jepang mengecam tuduhan China yang mengatakan bahwa Tokyo menggunakan kebijakan 'militerisme baru' di kawasan.

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

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has strongly rejected China's claim that Japan is moving toward “neo-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...