The report by Japan's Ministry of Defense acknowledged that China's military cooperation with Russia poses serious security challenges for the country. In the Indo-Pacific region, where Japan is located, the level of security may significantly change in the coming years.
In response to these findings, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized Japan, stating that it "adopts a wrong perception of China."
UNN reports with reference to Associated Press.
Details
Japan has warned against the rapid acceleration of China's military activity, which extends from its southwestern coast to the Pacific Ocean. A new report by the Ministry of Defense indicates that current actions by the PRC pose a serious strategic challenge. In this context, attention is drawn to the growing interaction between China and Russia, the issue of rising tensions around Taiwan, and certainly the key issue – potential threats from North Korea.
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The report by Japan's Ministry of Defense points to changes in the global balance of power and expresses concern about the escalating rivalry between China and the United States.
Security threats are concentrated in the Indo-Pacific region, where Japan is located, and may worsen in the future, the report says.
Beijing's Response
China expressed protest to Japan.
A wrong perception of China has been adopted, unwarranted interference in China's internal affairs, and the playing up of the so-called China threat
Lin supported the argument that China's military activities are "legitimate and justified."
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC called on Japan to reflect on its wartime past.
He advised Tokyo to "stop fanning tensions in the region and issues related to China as a pretext for justifying military buildup."
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