Japan's New Alliance Can Counter China

Japan adopted a peace constitution in 1947 pledging that the country would never again wage war. Kishida Fumil is increasing Japan's defense spending over the next five years by nearly 60% and acquiring weapons it has long avoided. There are plans for more joint exercises with US forces in the Pacific, and Tokyo is investing heavily in cyber capacities. This week a leaked memo outlined in stark terms American fears of a Chinese invasion.