Japan to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2025

The Japanese government has announced a new plan to increase defense spending. The plan, which is called the National Security Strategy, calls for Japan to increase its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2025. The plan is a response to the growing threat from China.

Here are some of the key provisions of the plan:

• Japan will increase its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2025.

• Japan will acquire new weapons systems, including aircraft carriers and long-range missiles.

• Japan will increase its cooperation with the United States and other allies.

The plan has been welcomed by the United States, which has long urged Japan to increase its defense spending. The plan has also been welcomed by some Japanese lawmakers, who say that Japan needs to be prepared for the growing threat from China.

However, the plan has also been criticized by some Japanese lawmakers, who say that it is too expensive and that it will lead to Japan becoming a more militaristic country. The plan has also been criticized by China, which has accused Japan of trying to build up its military to threaten China.

It remains to be seen how the National Security Strategy will be implemented in practice. However, the plan is a significant step by the Japanese government to increase its defense spending and to respond to the growing threat from China.