TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gingerly climbed atop a Type 10 battle tank, paused to catch his breath, and haltingly eased himself into his seat.
Asia's military expenditure has surged more than 50% in the last decade, with China leading the pack. But will that spending result in actual conflict? © Illustration by Daniel Garcia
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