How Japan’s military overhaul could tip Asia’s balance of power

Tokyo to double arms spending to counter threat from Beijing

The Japanese Self Defence Force during live fire exercises
The Japanese Self Defence Force during live fire exercises
(Image credit: Akio Kon/Pool/Getty Images)

Japan is set to overturn constitutional restrictions on arms spending by doubling the national defence budget.

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