# Grey Rhino

The Takaichi Doctrine: Japan’s ‘Grey Rhino’ and the End of Pacific Pacifism

Japan's rapid military expansion under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is being characterized by Beijing as a 'Grey Rhino' threat to regional peace. The shift includes reaching the 2% GDP defense spending milestone and redefining Taiwan's security as a vital Japanese interest, marking the end of Tokyo's post-war pacifist constraints.