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OC375

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2. China

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 03:46 PM

Jun 20

If things get sticky over there, Japan may well be glad it upped it's spending? Still, that we need to work on our manners when working with allies on important issues.

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Pentagon says Japan must meet 'global standard' and spend 5% of GDP on defense [View all] Zorro Jun 20 OP

As a person of E. Asian descent other than Japan, this is thrilling to hear. nt LexVegas Jun 20 #1

Why? nt Shipwack Jun 20 #3

Sarcasm. No one in Asia wants a militarized Japan for obvious reasons. nt LexVegas Jun 20 #4

Right. Seems to me if the demand is spend more on your military, Volaris Jun 20 #6

China OC375 Jun 20 #2

Which delights the arms dealers. Ping Tung Jun 20 #5

I vote we give them some of the pentagon's money to put 'em over the top. Iggo Jun 20 #7