Japan calls China’s military activity its biggest strategic challenge

Japan’s defense forces struggle to attract recruits amid rising security challenges

The Japan Self-Defense Force has missed its recruitment goal for the last several years and is struggling to meet those goals amid rising tensions in the region.

Japan looks to Australia, India, Europe to help counter China

TOKYO -- Japan detailed plans for security cooperation with Australia, India, Europe and others in its 2025 defense white paper, as Tokyo looks to lik

Japan: China’s army activities could ‘seriously impact’ security

(UPDATE) TOKYO — Japan said on Tuesday that China’s intensifying military activities could “seriously impact” its security, citing the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace in an annual threat assessment.

Japan white paper says Chinese military activity its biggest strategic challenge

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Japan’s Defense White Paper Sounds Alarm Over China’s ‘Gray Zone’ Activities

For the first time, the annual white paper expressed Japan’s concern over the expanding military role of the China Coast Guard.

Japan's defense white paper highlights China's military drills around Taiwan - Focus Taiwan

Tokyo, July 15 (CNA) Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani presented the 2025 edition of Japan's defense white paper on Tuesday, which highlighted China's intensification of military drills surrounding Taiwan since 2024, accusing Beijing of trying to isolate President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) government.