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Japan expands defense preparations amid worsening tensions with China

Japan is accelerating the militarization of civilian facilities, while Chinese warships operate near Japan and air travel between the countries declines amid diplomatic tensions.

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The combination of military activity, infrastructure preparations and disrupted travel raises the risk of further escalation around Japan and China.

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  1. China-Japan Air Travel Falters as Diplomatic Tensions Persist ↗theepochtimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 3, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC

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