Why Japan Wants Its Military To Power The Economy | Firstpost Live | 4K

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Why is Japan linking military spending to economic growth? Japan has unveiled its latest Defence White Paper, making the case that stronger military investment can drive innovation, support startups and boost the economy. The report also identifies China as Japan's biggest strategic challenge, highlights growing security concerns around Taiwan, and outlines plans for record defence spending on missiles, drones and advanced weapons. Even as Tokyo calls for continued dialogue with Beijing, it says the Indo-Pacific security environment is becoming increasingly severe. Watch Firstpost's Josh Barnes explain why Japan is reshaping both its defence strategy and its economic priorities. --- 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Japan Defence White Paper 01:30 - Japan PM's Taiwan Comments 02:30 - Japan Rejigs Defence Strategy 03:40 - South Korea Calls For Allied Cooperation --- Japan | Sanae Takaichi | Defence Paper | Japan Defence | East China Sea | China Japan Ties | Taiwan | Japan Defence In

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