From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles
Japan is moving away from its pacifist security doctrine by increasing defense budgets and enhancing military capabilities, including restarting arms exports and forming an intelligence agency. These changes, driven by modern threats and geopolitical shifts, are viewed by China as a significant provocation. The evolving security posture raises concerns about regional stability and Japan's role in international defense.