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Defence of Japan 2025 white paper update: In a significant development impacting the security situation in the Indian Ocean, Japan, known as the country of samurais has published its Defence of Japan 2025 white paper. Discussing about the details escalating threats from a more united bloc of authoritarian countries, specifically China, Russia, and North Korea, the white paper has been sanctioned by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet. Here are all the details you need to know about Japan's recent step against China. What does Defence of Japan 2025 white paper say on China?
Cautioning about a swiftly deteriorating security landscape in the region caused by increasing military collaboration among these nations, the Defence of Japan 2025 white paper delivers a straightforward evaluation of China, labelling it as the 'greatest strategic challenge' facing Japan.
In addition to this, the official white paper of Japan emphasises that China's military aspirations present an 'unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge' to both Japan and the global community.
As per a report by the Eurasian Times, the document warns that China's expanding military presence, assertive maritime actions, and strengthening connections with other authoritarian governments could 'seriously impact' Japan's national security.
This white paper scrutinises CRINK, a loosely connected bloc that some observers refer to as the 'Axis of Upheaval.' Although not a formal alliance, the rising diplomatic, military, and economic collaboration among these four nations is perceived as a significant threat to the rules-based international order, according to the Eurasian Times. What has Japan's Defence Minister said on China?
Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani expressed strong concerns: 'The current international order is being profoundly challenged, and Japan is in the most challenging and intricate security situation of the post-war period.'
Notably, Japan has delivered its most severe warning to date regarding China's growing military footprint, stating in the white paper that activities from Beijing now pose a 'serious impact' on national security.
(With inputs from agencies)
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