China and Japan are tense, Japan decides to invest in more weapons<br /><br />Tensions between China and Japan led to Japan's biggest military buildup since World War II. The government said it would double defense spending, bringing it to the NATO standard of 2% of GDP. The bitter confrontation between China and Japan that led to Japan's abandonment of its 'self-defense only' stance comes as it seeks to counter threats in the region. Japan plans to buy long-range missiles capable of hitting China. Beijing says the plans undermine bilateral relations.<br />#china Japan #china#Japan<br />Keyword<br />China<br />Japan<br />China japan<br />China and japan<br />
