China, Japan and Typhoon Dolphin
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China accused Japan of exaggerating a military threat to justify higher defense spending, long-range weapons and a wider regional security role.
In quest to win trust of Asian neighbours, Beijing is intensifying its rhetoric against Tokyo's changing defence posture
Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week.
This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.
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China protests Japan's defense white paper labeling it a strategic challenge, escalating tensions over Taiwan and disputed islands.
BEIJING -- Chinese exports of restricted rare-earth elements fell by roughly half to Japan and by nearly 30% to the U.S. for the January-June period, the latest example of Beijing's willingness to use critical resources to apply economic pressure and create diplomatic leverage.
Satellite image of facility that appeared to be the Okinawa airbase seen in state television documentary as PLA officer discussed drills Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force's Kadena Air Base in Okinawa,