TOKYO — Joint military exercises around Japan by China and Russia are of serious concern, while North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defense ministry said Friday.
TOKYO — Joint military exercises around Japan by China and Russia are of serious concern, while North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defense ministry said Friday.In its annual white paper, the ministry outlined its stance on issues from tensions around Taiwan to the intensifying rivalry between China and the United States.
This year, the paper noted that Beijing regularly sends ships to areas close to disputed islands in the East China Sea — reiterating that China's military ambitions are 'the greatest strategic challenge' to Japan and the world.It seems China intends to make increased military activities around Taiwan a new normal for the region, said the paper, which also listed heightened defense risks associated with AI, cybersecurity and disinformation.
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