PoliticsJapan's dangerous bet on military-driven growth

Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper, a record 598 pages, openly presents defense spending as a driver of economic growth for the first time. The article condemns this fusion of defense and the economy as a pretext to expand the military-industrial complex, diverting resources from healthcare and education while risking a return of militarism and greater threats to Asia-Pacific peace and stability.

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CChina News Service★★★☆☆2026-09-03 08:26Original