China's military build-up "could have a serious impact" on Japan's security, Tokyo's defence ministry has warned amid spiralling tensions with Beijing. Japan had closely monitored People's Liberation ...

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WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has issued a sharp warning over China’s accelerating military expansion, calling Beijing’s defense buildup “historic” and stressing the need to urgently strengthen ...

TOKYO — Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China’s growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo’s main ...

China's military is capable of directly threatening the security of Americans, the Pentagon warned in a new assessment released Tuesday, as Beijing moves to accelerate the growth of its nuclear ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...

WASHINGTON — The Chinese military is in the midst of a “historic military buildup” that has made the U.S. homeland “increasingly vulnerable,” according to the latest edition of a Pentagon report on ...