China has raised alarms about Japan’s expanding military initiatives, cautioning that recent defense strategies could endanger peace and stability in the region. During a routine press conference on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun addressed media reports concerning Ukrainian drone firms seeking to partner with Japanese companies. He emphasized that international collaborations should aim to bolster regional security and stability, rather than exacerbate tensions.
Guo expressed concerns over Japan’s apparent military expansion efforts in recent years. These include the development of medium- and long-range offensive capabilities, loosening of restrictions on the export of lethal weapons, and an increase in the activities of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. Additionally, Japan has been strengthening its security alliances with countries beyond its immediate geographic region.
According to Guo, these actions extend beyond the constraints of Japan’s postwar defense framework, challenging the principles of its traditionally defensive security policy. He suggested that such moves could undermine the international order established after World War II and contradict Japan’s longstanding reputation as a nation dedicated to peace.
The Chinese government has urged the international community to remain alert to what it sees as increasing signs of militarization in Japan. It called for collective efforts to maintain regional stability, highlighting the necessity of vigilance in the face of evolving defense dynamics that could potentially disrupt the peace in Asia.