Oh the irony in that statement. China has been increasing its military capabilities at a rate of 3 to 5% a year for more than 5 years while Japan's defense budget has shown an annual decrease. Further China has laid claim to the South China sea to include territories belonging to Vietnam and the Philippines. In one case claiming islands less the 160 km from Manila. Additionally China has continued incursions into Japan's exclusive economic zone using ships from its newly constituted Coast Guard.
Japan simply purchased islands already controlled by them from their Japanese owner.
Japan simply purchased islands already controlled by them from their Japanese owner.
China’s Defense Ministry on Saturday urged international vigilance of Japan’s military plans after it unveiled an interim report calling for strengthened armed forces, including the possible acquisition of the ability to hit enemy bases.
Japan’s proposal - its latest step away from the constraints of its pacifist constitution - is part of a review of defense policy by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government, which released an interim report on the issue on Friday. Final review conclusions are due by the end of the year.
“This year, Japan has come up with all kinds of excuses to continue to expand its armaments ... creating tensions in the region. These moves deserve the highest vigilance from neighboring countries in Asia and from the international community,” it said.
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