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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan has suspended its annual large-scale and highly choreographed military event, saying forces are too busy meeting urgent security demands amid growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea.

Japan’s defence ministry said the Self-Defence Forces' annual review ceremony has been discontinued until the security environment surrounding Japan changes significantly.

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