# Japan's remilitarization raises concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/47049

- CGTN, 2026-09-03 15:17 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-03/Japan-s-remilitarization-raises-concerns-1Q8HoQeUvDO/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> As China marks the 81st anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the article argues that Japan is moving beyond postwar military restraints through higher defense spending, broader arms exports and expanded security partnerships. It also criticizes Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for avoiding explicit wartime reflection and highlights changes drawing scrutiny over historical memory.

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