Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Japan PM candidates calling for defense spending hike

Candidates hoping to become Japan's next prime minister have joined calls for an increase in defense spending beyond the current cap of 1% of GDP.  Responding to China's growing assertiveness in the East and South China Seas isa key focus of the election campaigns. 


Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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