Japan beefs up defences amid concerns over China's military might

Cabinet approves plan to adapt ships to create aircraft carriers and buy 45 new stealth fighters

Japan will bolster air and sea defences amid “strong concern” about growing Chinese air and naval activity in the region, according to newly released defence guidelines.

The guidelines, adopted by the cabinet on Tuesday, include plans to adapt two existing helicopter carriers so that they can accommodate fighter jets – effectively turning them into aircraft carriers.

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