CHANGED TIMESBut while it may be convenient for China to quote a historical development to press Japan from acquiring advanced military capabilities like aircraft carriers and stealth fighter jets, the truth is, times have changed. THE NORTH KOREAN THREATAdditionally, Japan is also facing a heightened threat from North Korea, a rogue country with China as its only ally. And in November, it launched its most advanced inter-continental ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan. China claims Japanese Senkaku islands in the East China Sea while Japan has been a vocal opponent of China's militarisation of South China Sea islands. Japan is acquiring 42 advanced F-35A stealth jets that require long runways and conventional take-off and landing.

Source: India Today December 27, 2017 18:11 UTC