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CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?
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Chelsea Ong
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Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has called for an urgent increase in the nation's defense capabilities. The government's latest white paper cites rising security threats from China, North Korea, and Russia as the primary drivers for this policy shift.
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urged Japan to boost its defence capabilities with a greater "sense of urgency and crisis" on Tuesday (Aug 4), as a government white paper highlighted growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.
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