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Japan's military buildup disrupts the Asia-Pacific

CGTN

Japan is rapidly expanding its military buildup, with defense spending reaching 2% of GDP and a record 8.9 trillion yen requested for fiscal 2027. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has raised concerns over the buildup, while a Chinese military analyst warns it could revive “new militarism.”

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