Japan PM to increase security between China, North Korea threats | War Stories

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says security situation around Japan is changing rapidly and it is more difficult than ever.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reiterated his commitment to consider “all options,” including the opportunity to fight enemies to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea.

Kishida said in his first military briefing on Saturday that security in the region was changing rapidly and that “reality is more complex than ever,” North Korea continues to test missiles as it develops its capabilities, and China seeks military. stability and dynamics in the region.

“I will consider everything you can do, including having so-called enemies, to strengthen the defensive forces that are necessary,” Kishida told hundreds of Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with olive hats and uniforms.

Kishida, pa went into operation in October, served as a senior for the first time in a self-examination of the Self-Defense Force on Saturday held at the Camp Asaka military base, north of Tokyo. About 800 troops gathered to march, according to the Ministry of Defense.

“The security environment around Japan is changing rapidly at an unprecedented rate. What happened in the past is a science fiction novel,” Kishida said. understanding.

The potential for so-called enemies of war has become a divisive issue because critics say it violates Japan’s war-torn law.

Kishida has changed his fox position, apparently to appease prominent leaders in his ruling party, including former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and strengthen his powers. He now advocates developing Japanese military skills and spending money.

Extra security budget

On Friday, Kishida’s prime minister approved a request for 770 billion Japanese yen ($ 6.8bn) to increase security until March to speed up the purchase of missiles, rocket launchers and other weapons as concerns mounted on the rise of military activity in China, Russia. . and North Korea.

The petition, which is still pending approval by parliament, is a record of increased defensive budget and will boost Japan’s military spending this year to a new level of more than 6.1 trillion yen ($ 53.2bn), up 15 percent from 2020. The combined budget for 2021 will be more than 1 percent of Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP), maintaining its volume.

Kishida said he was ready to double the Japanese military to deal with the worsening crisis. Opponents also say that Japan, as the world’s oldest and most underdeveloped country, should allocate more money for health care and other services.

Compared to previous military reports, which included 4,000 troops, more than 200 vehicles and more warplanes, Saturday’s event was significantly reduced to reduce military activity, officials said.

There were no parades or public viewing, and only nine tanks and other vehicles took part in the event online.