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Japan defense chief vows to boost monitoring after sailing of China carrier

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said enhancing the country's defense posture in the Pacific is an "urgent" task, including

  • Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi vows to enhance defense capabilities in the Pacific.
  • Liaoning carrier's passage signals China's expansion of military reach.
  • Japan dispatched forces in response to Chinese vessel's presence.

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