Published Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source

Japan’s Defense Chief Challenges China’s Military Spending Data

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Japan’s Defense Chief Challenges China’s Military Spending Data

Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questioned the accuracy of China’s official military spending figures in a fresh sign that Tokyo is taking a tougher line in response to Beijing’s claims that its regional rival is pursuing “new militarism.”