A Japanese helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Izumo. Photo: AP
Japan indicates China is bigger threat than North Korea in latest defence review
- For the first time, Japan’s Defence White Paper had a section on China right after the US, pushing North Korea into third position. Russia was fourth.
- China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative was identified as an emerging strategic threat, with suggestions China could use this to push its army into the Indian and Pacific Oceans
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China-Japan relations
A Japanese helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Izumo. Photo: AP
Washington’s deal with Tokyo could put more pressure on officials trying to resolve the US-China trade war. Photo: Reuters
Will the United States’ trade deal with Japan make life more difficult for China?
- Decision by Washington and Tokyo to remove barriers to each other’s goods could create a new obstacle for Beijing, observers say
- China now keen to see if US-Japan deal contains the ‘poison provision’ that could derail its own free-trade plans
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US-China trade war
Washington’s deal with Tokyo could put more pressure on officials trying to resolve the US-China trade war. Photo: Reuters