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Accusations and counter-accusations: Japan clashes with China over "militarization"

2026-05-31 15:27:22Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Accusations and counter-accusations: Japan clashes with China over

Japan and China have exchanged sharp accusations during the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, reflecting rising tensions between the two Asian powers.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi criticized Beijing for expanding its military capabilities without sufficient transparency, calling the situation a serious concern for Japan and the international community.

"China continues to increase defense spending at high levels, and its military activities pose a serious concern," Koizumi said.

His comments come at a time when relations between the two countries have deteriorated, particularly after statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that Japan could intervene if China takes military action against Taiwan.

Beijing has repeatedly accused Tokyo of straying from the pacifist principles that have guided its security policy since World War II.

Just a few weeks ago, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called on countries in the Asia-Pacific region to oppose what it called "Japanese neo-militarism."

Koizumi denied these accusations.

"Nothing could be further from the truth," he said.

"There is a country that possesses a large arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of them. Yet Japan is labeled as 'new militarism'. Isn't that strange?" the Japanese minister added, without directly mentioning China.

On the other hand, the Chinese representative at the forum, Major General Meng Xiangqing, questioned Japan's role in regional security cooperation.

"I deeply doubt whether a country that has not completely eliminated the toxic legacy of militarism is qualified to speak broadly about defense cooperation," he declared.

Despite the tensions, Koizumi said Japan remains open to dialogue with China.

"We keep the door open," he said, adding that he was disappointed that Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun was absent from the forum for the second year in a row.

Meanwhile, Japan confirmed that it will continue strengthening its military capabilities, including artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, cyber and space defense.

In parallel, Japan and South Korea are discussing the possibility of an agreement on military logistical support, another signal of strengthening security cooperation between the United States' key allies in the Indo-Pacific region.


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