Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-05-31 16:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, China, Elections, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Japan's defence minister has rebutted Beijing's claim that his country is engaging in a "new militarism" - criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency.
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