Japanese defence minister says opposes unilateral attempt to change status quo in East and China seas; attempts to change the status quo by force continue to be observed in the surrounding waters over two countries

The Japanese defence minister's comments signal a firm stance against any unilateral military actions by neighboring nations in the East and South China Seas.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 May 2026, 11:27 UTCOn the live feed at 11:07 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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