# Asia-Pacific Security
Latest news and articles about Asia-Pacific Security
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The Takaichi Doctrine: Beijing Decries Japan’s Defensive Shift as a Return to Militarism
Beijing has reacted with sharp criticism to Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper draft, accusing the Takaichi administration of fabricating a 'China threat' to justify its own military expansion. The fallout signals a deepening strategic divide as Japan pivots away from its traditional pacifist posture toward a more assertive regional defense role.
Ghosts of the Past: Beijing Warns Tokyo Against ‘New Militarism’ as Constitutional Reform Sparks Domestic Backlash
China has sharply criticized the Takaichi administration's push to amend Japan's pacifist constitution, labeling it a return to militarism. Amidst large-scale protests in Japan, Beijing is framing the constitutional reform as a threat to regional stability and an abandonment of Japan's post-war peace commitment.
Echoes of the Past: Beijing Warns Asia-Pacific Against Japan’s ‘New-Type Militarism’
China has called on Asia-Pacific countries to resist Japan’s 'new-type militarism,' framing Tokyo’s defense modernization as a threat to regional peace. The rhetoric reflects deepening tensions as Japan pivots away from its post-war pacifism in response to a changing security landscape.
The Weaponization of Memory: Beijing’s Global Indictment of Japan’s Wartime Legacy
Chinese media is leveraging historical evidence of Japanese atrocities against both Chinese and Australian victims to challenge Tokyo's modern diplomatic standing. By framing these events as a systemic regional failure rather than isolated incidents, Beijing seeks to complicate Japan's security partnerships and highlight perceived deficiencies in its historical atonement.
Rising Sun, Raising Alarms: Beijing’s Critique of Japan’s Strategic Military Pivot
Japan’s move to expand its military budget, export lethal weaponry, and deploy long-range missiles has triggered sharp condemnation from Beijing, which labels the trend 'new militarism.' The shift represents a historic pivot away from Japan’s post-war pacifist constitution, causing significant diplomatic and security ripples across the Asia-Pacific region.