Japan's defense minister rejects China criticism, vows Indo-Pacific ties
Source: Mainichi.Jp
Published:
<p>SINGAPORE (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday pledged to strengthen his country's defense capabilities and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, rejecting China's criticism that the buildup represents a "new militarism."</p> <p>Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogu