# Defense White Paper
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Dangerous Lexicon: Japan and China Swap Labels as Security Channels Freeze
Japan has officially labeled China an 'unprecedented strategic challenge' in its latest defense draft, prompting Beijing to retaliate by calling Japan the 'true threat maker.' The breakdown of essential communication hotlines suggests a dangerous new phase in bilateral relations where military posturing has replaced diplomatic dialogue.
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.