On Tuesday, the Chinese mainland foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning raised alarms over Japan’s intention to revise its three national security documents this year. According to Mao, these moves "reflect dangerous steps to speed up remilitarization" and she urged high vigilance from the international community.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently stated, "We will advance discussions toward the goal of revising the three national security documents within the year," signaling a major shift in Japan’s defense posture.
📄 The documents in focus are:
- National Security Strategy
- National Defense Program Guidelines
- Mid-Term Defense Program
"We call on all members in the region and beyond to closely monitor these developments," Mao added, stressing that changes in Japan’s security plans could reshape East Asia’s strategic map.
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