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  1. China seeks to reaffirm bilateral ties with North Korea.
  2. China monitors Japan's military buildup closely, while North Korea accuses Japan of transforming into a war state.
  3. China, Russia, and North Korea issued statements and protests regarding Japan's military buildup and defense policies.
  4. Koizumi's shrine visits are criticized by China, which views them as symbolizing Japan's militarism and defense policy.

Senior Japanese politicians Koizumi and Takaichi are involved in events drawing criticism from China, including Koizumi using Instagram to respond to reporters.

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Senior Japanese politicians Koizumi and Takaichi are involved in events drawing criticism from China, including Koizumi using Instagram to respond to reporters.

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  1. Koizumi uses Instagram to respond to reporters amid China's condemnation of his shrine visits.1 source
  2. Koizumi detailed the deepening of the defense partnership with Japan.1 source

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