Japan Hikes Military Spending By $6.8 Billion Amid Threat From Belligerent China & North Korea

Japan’s cabinet approved a boost in defence budget that will bring the annual spending to over $53 billion for the very first time. Japan’s defence budget hike comes amid China’s rapid military expansion and US’ requests for a military upgrade. The hike in military spending makes the defence budget equal to % of last fiscal year’s GDP. Japan is surrounded by hostile neighbours, China and North Korea, that can emerge as a big threat to Tokyo. Japan is seeking to accelerate its deployments in the Pacific and the East China Sea to counter its hostile neighbours. #Japan #China #US Crux is your daily dose of the big, viral and relevant news in a few minutes. It’s your ultimate guide to staying informed on the latest in politics, international relations, sports, entertainment and social media Follow CRUX on Instagram (@): Follow CRUX on Facebook: #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment o