Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Japan's Annual Defense Report On National Security Focuses On China

The Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan News/The Yomiuri Shimbun: White paper expresses concern about China

Japan’s defense white paper for 2015 signals strong concern over China’s maritime advances in the East and South China Seas, criticizing them as “coercive.”

The white paper, titled “The Defense of Japan 2015,” was approved at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning. It states that China is continuing its military buildup, persisting with maritime advances and continuing to “show an uncompromising stance toward realizing its unilateral claims.”

More News On Japan's Annual Report On National Security And Defense

Japan annual defence paper shows heightened worry over China -- AP
Defense white paper stresses threat posed by China -- Japan Times
Defense paper cites China's 'assertive measures' in East, South China seas -- ABS-CBN/Kyodo News
Japan defence report warns of China's maritime activity -- Business Standard
Japan-China East China Sea Dispute: Defense Paper Takes Aim At Chinese Gas Project -- IBTimes
China Becomes A Focus in Japan's Defense White Paper -- CRIEnglish

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