Japan’s defence minister has accused Beijing of amassing a “huge arsenal” that threatens regional stability, as the United Kingdom reaffirmed its military commitment to Tokyo. The remarks, delivered at a joint press conference in London, come amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Sources confirm that the minister presented intelligence showing a 40% increase in Chinese missile deployments near Taiwan over the past year.
Britain’s Defence Secretary, standing alongside, announced a new rotational deployment of Royal Navy vessels to Japanese waters. This is not a diplomatic gesture. It is a direct response to China’s aggressive posture, which has left Tokyo feeling encircled.
Documents uncovered by this newsroom reveal that Japan’s defence budget is set to rise by 12% in the next fiscal year, with a significant portion earmarked for long-range strike capabilities. The UK’s move is a calculated signal: the West will not cede the Pacific without a fight. But the question remains: how long can these alliances hold when money and power are at stake?
China’s foreign ministry has dismissed the accusations as “interference in internal affairs”, but the trajectory is clear. The arsenal grows. The bodies may follow.
