China's Attempt to Change the Status Quo in the South China Sea! Can the Japanese Self-Defense Forces Become the Core of Security? Nikkei: Government Needs to Make Political Decisions to Increase Operational Capability

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Amid China's expanding influence and increased defense spending over the past decade, becoming a military power, its attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas are becoming more apparent. As Japan and the U.S. deepen their alliance, the Self-Defense Forces have become a 'pivot' for security in the U.S. and Europe. With China aiming to achieve defense and military modernization by 2035, focusing on cyber and information fields, time is running out for the Self-Defense Forces to address these challenges, with the need for political decisions to enhance their operational capabilities.

Source: YAHOO

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