
China Rebukes Japan Over Defense Spending Criticism Amid Escalating Tensions
China's Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian has criticized Japan for being unqualified to comment on China's defense spending, citing Japan's history of waging aggressive wars during World War II. Wu's comments came in response to Japanese officials expressing concern over China's increasing defense budget, with Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary stating that China's rapid military modernization and lack of transparency in its defense spending were "serious concerns" for Japan and the international community.


















