China Warns Japan Over Defense Equipment Transfer Policy Shift
China has cautioned Japan against a perceived shift toward militarization following the revision of its defense equipment transfer principles.
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China has cautioned Japan against a perceived shift toward militarization following the revision of its defense equipment transfer principles.
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