August 5, 2016

"In its defense white paper issued on Tuesday, Japan says China has destabilized the regional military balance and some of its maritime claims are conflicting. It also voices concern over the future of the region.

Japan issued the defense paper a day after China's People Liberation Army celebrated its 89th birthday. A day later, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appointed Tomomi Inada as defense minister."

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