From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles

Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted arms exports and is forming a dedicated intelligence agency. China perceives these changes as a profound provocation and an emerging strategy, sparked by modern threats and regional shifts in the geopolitical landscape.