NEW YORK -- Washington is urging its allies to increase military spending to at least 2% of their gross domestic product to counter China, putting pressure on Japan to take a more assertive military role in the region.
International relations
US urges allies to spend 2% of GDP on defense, citing China threat
Pentagon's call pushes Japan to double its current budget
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper arrives in Los Angeles on Sept. 16. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Defense)
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