Published 12 hours ago • loading... • Updated 12 hours agoShow Less IconJapan's Defence Chief defends military expansion amid China's criticism Summary by The HinduUnder Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has quickened its pivot towards a more proactive defence policy, further shaking off — with U.S. encouragement — its pacifist outlook in place since the end of World War IIShare menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe HinduLean LeftFactualityOwnershipJapan's Defence Chief defends military expansion amid China's criticismUnder Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has quickened its pivot towards a more proactive defence policy, further shaking off — with U.S. encouragement — its pacifist outlook in place since the end of World War II12 hours ago·Chennai, IndiaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated9 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Hindu broke the news in Chennai, India 12 hours ago on Sunday, May 31, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsSanae Takaichi Plus IconIndia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsSanae Takaichi Plus IconIndia Plus IconShow All