Published: 11:36, May 23, 2026
China calls for vigilance about Japan's possible defense spending increase
By Xinhua
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun takes a question at a press briefing on May 22, 2026. (MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, CHINA)

BEIJING — Countries in the Asia-Pacific should remain highly vigilant, resolutely resist the reckless moves of Japan's neo-militarism and jointly safeguard peace and order in the region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on a draft by Japan's Liberal Democratic Party that called for increasing defense spending.