Japan’s Militarism Revival: From ‘Never Again’ to 2% GDP
Japan’s defense spending is set to hit 2% of GDP, new bases and missiles signal a shift from ‘never again’ to a broader military posture.
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China Voices Concern Over Japan’s Early 2% GDP Defense Spending
Beijing warns that Tokyo’s recent approval of a supplementary budget boosting defense to 2% of GDP risks a resurgence of militarism amid Taiwan region tensions.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan remarks and military expansion plans have sparked domestic and international alarm over a shift toward militarism.
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