Japan has repeatedly hyped up the so-called “China threat” narrative in recent years to justify its expanding military agenda, said experts, warning that portraying neighboring countries as “threats” has historically been a recurring tactic of Japanese militarism.

China accused Japan's defense minister on Monday of spreading baseless claims and sowing confusion, urging the international community to stay on high alert to prevent and…

Japan has repeatedly hyped up the so-called “China threat” narrative in recent years to justify its expanding military agenda, said experts, warning that portraying neighboring…