China Warns Japanās Defense Buildup Threatens Asia-Pacific Stability
China warns Japan against its accelerated defense spending and arms exports, calling for respect of the post-war order and cautioning on Asia-Pacific stability.
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China Alarmed by Japan’s Early 2% GDP Defense Budget
Beijing has raised concerns after Tokyo approved a fiscal 2025 budget boosting defense to 2% of GDP two years early, stoking tensions amid remarks on the Taiwan region.
Experts Warn of Japan’s Resurgent Militarism After PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks
Following PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks, experts from Columbia University to the Russian Council warn Japan’s growing militarism risks regional arms races and calls for a return to pacifism.
Russian Expert Flags Japan’s Taiwan Rhetoric as Cover for Military Build-Up
Russian expert Yuriy Pikalov warns Japan’s push for military expansion by hyping the Taiwan question could backfire, harming its economy and stoking Asia-Pacific tensions.
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun Urges Return to 1992 Consensus to Ease Cross-Strait Tensions
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun says returning to the 1992 Consensus can defuse Taiwan Strait tensions, offering dialogue over defense spending.
Trump Signs ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ into Law: What It Means for Tax, Defense and Aid
President Trump enacts the One Big Beautiful Bill – $4T in tax cuts, deep social program cuts and defense boosts. Here’s what you need to know.
Chinese Mainland Accuses NATO of Defamation Over Asia-Pacific Expansion
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun accuses NATO of ādefamingā the Chinese mainlandās military development to justify Asia-Pacific expansion and calls for peace talks.
NATO Eyes 5% GDP Defense Goal by 2035, Ramps Up Ukraine Support
NATO agrees to ramp up defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, split between core defense (3.5%) and infrastructure (1.5%), while reaffirming ironclad support for Ukraine.
NATO Summit Eyes 5% GDP Defense Spending: Global Youth Weigh In
NATO summit plans to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP over the next decade, sparking an opinion poll among young global citizens.
NATO’s 5% GDP Defense Plan: Economic & Social Trade-Offs
NATO plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 2%. We explore how this leap could reshape member states’ economies, social programs and future priorities.