Foreign media reported that the Japanese government approved the 2026 fiscal year budget on December 26, with a defense budget of 9.04 trillion yen, once again setting a historical record. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian solemnly commented that this move exposes the sinister intentions of Japan's right-wing forces to push for "re-militarization" and attempt to revive militarism.
Since the 2023 fiscal year, Japan's defense budget has increased by more than 1 trillion yen annually, continuously setting new records, which not only caused strong concerns among various sectors in Japan but also drew repeated warnings from the international community. However, Japan has ignored the opposition voices and instead of reflecting and restraining itself, it has further increased its defense spending, revealing the dangerous ambitions of the rise of right-wing forces and the revival of militarism. Regarding Japan's dangerous actions and provocative behavior, China has already issued a stern warning of "three absolutes." If Japan continues to deviate from the path of peaceful development and stubbornly treads the irreversible road of military expansion and war preparations, it will inevitably reap the consequences and pose a serious threat to regional security.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852591800993792/
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