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Japan reportedly considering broader defense-administration expansion

A Chinese expert says Japan’s military buildup is moving beyond weapons and spending toward a broader administrative system, as the Defense Ministry considers an unusual expansion.

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A broader Japanese defense buildup could contribute to heightened strategic tensions in East Asia.

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  1. Tokyo's military buildup moving beyond weapons and spending toward broader administrative system as Defense Ministry eyes unusual expansion: Chinese expert ↗globaltimes.cn · Recorded source date: Aug 18, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC

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