Japan Denies U.S. Directly Asked It to Hike Defense Spending to 5% of GDP

Japan refutes report US demanded defence spending of 3.5pc of GDP

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi says that the amount of spending is less important than how Japan raises its military capabilities.

Japan denies U.S. directly asked it to hike defense spending to 5% of GDP

Tokyo’s top government spokesman also said it was untrue that Japan had postponed a key bilateral security meeting over the issue.

U.S. Wants Japan to Raise Defense Spending to 5% of GDP; Pentagon Spokesperson Calls it ‘Common Sense’ to Match Europe

WASHINGTON — The United States believes its allies in Asia, including Japan, should increase their defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product, according to a Pentagon spokesperson.

US reportedly asked Japan to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

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