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11/02/2024 08:28:11 am

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China-Japan Dispute

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Japan and US Holding War Games to Deal with Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

In August 2016, the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) held its largest military exercise ever.

New Air Wing

Japan Forms New Air Wing, Unveils New Stealth Fighter to Fend Off China

The Japanese government announced on Sunday the formation of a new fighter air wing to strengthen Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) amid increasing tensions with China over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Joint Exercises

US, Japan Draw up Naval Plan to Re-take Disputed Islands in Case of Chinese invasion

The United States and Japan have drawn up a naval defense plan to wrest control over disputed islands in the East China Sea in the event of a Chinese invasion, a Japanese news agency has revealed.

Increased Spending

Japan Approves Record Military Budget to Counter China

Japan is girding to match China's military muscle as Tokyo -- the seat of power in a nation that has sworn to renounce war forever -- recently approved a national military budget roughly equivalent to the size of Libya's gross domestic product (GDP).

Japan, Philippines, South China Sea, Military Planes,

South China Sea Update: Philippines Could Receive 3 Japanese Reconnaissance Airplanes

Several unnamed informants have recently divulged Japan's plan to pass on at least three of its reconnaissance airplanes to the Philippines. The planes will most likely be used in patrolling the South China Sea.

Shinzo Abe

China, South Korea Demand Apology for WWII Crimes After Japan's PM Shinzo Abe Pledges ‘No More War’

The Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has pledged that his country will no longer resort to war during an interview on Monday, June 15. However, China and South Korea want Abe to specifically express his country's remorse with regards to the atrocities Japan committed during the Second World War.

China Missiles

Ex-Japan Military Official Says China Buying 5,000 Russian Missiles

The Tokyo-based Japan Military Review was reported as saying that the Chinese government is likely to buy up to 5,000 Russian air-to-air missiles in addition to the more than 5,000 missiles it already purchased in the past.

Senkaku islands

Senkaku Islands Dispute: Why Japan Wants To Get Along With China

After two years of insisting it would not negotiate the Senkaku Islands, Japan finally caved this week in hopes of repairing relations with its economic partner, China.

The General

Chinese General Criticizes U.S. And Japan For Shaming China At Shangri-La Dialogue

On Sunday, a Chinese General accused U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of orchestrating coordinated and provocative remarks against China during the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Shinzo Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Sets Stronger Foreign Policy To Counter China's Intimidation

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rearranges the power balance in the East and Southeast Asian regions after laying out an assertive foreign policy that would increase maritime aid to Vietnam.

Japan Sends Senior Officials to Beijing to Mend Ties

A delegation composed of nine senior Japanese lawmakers left for Beijing on Sunday in an attempt to mend ties with China, amid a territorial dispute that has prevented the summit between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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