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U.S. Urges Japan to Boost Defense Amid China Tensions

5/21/2025

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Amid escalating tensions with China, especially over Taiwan, the U.S. is urging Japan to bolster its defense efforts. Japan is called to rethink its dependence on American support and aims to raise its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027. This pivotal change is essential for Japan's security and the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

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Amid escalating tensions with China, especially over Taiwan, the U.S. is urging Japan to bolster its defense efforts. Japan is called to rethink its dependence on American support and aims to raise its defense budget to 2% of GDP by 2027. This pivotal change is essential for Japan's security and the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.