Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Japan Threatens To Substantially Increase The Size Of Its Military In Response To Chinese Tensions


Japan Threatens Build Up Of Military Forces Amid Rising Tensions With China -- The Telegraph

Japan is threatening an almost 10 per cent increase in its ground defence forces in response to a growing diplomatic dispute with China.

The defence ministry is reported to be exploring plans to expand the size of the Japan's ground personnel by 13,000 troops – almost 10 per cent – as early as next year. The expansion would be the first in almost 40 years and come amid growing regional tensions, particularly in areas where China's navy is increasingly active.

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My Comment: For 60+ years the U.S. military has been the dominant force in the region. But with US power in decline, and Asia rising .... the old Asian animosities and conflicts are now starting to come back. My prediction .... Japan will not only increase it's defense forces by 10%, it will present a plan that will substantially and significantly expand all of its forces in the next few years to counter Chinese ambitions and influence.

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