Abe Brings in Former Soldier Nakatani as Defense Minister
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appointed a former soldier and security veteran as his new defense minister, as he prepares to push through legislation to toughen the country’s military stance amid a dispute with China.
Gen Nakatani, 57, was appointed to the post today, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters in Tokyo. All other cabinet members will remain in their current posts, Suga said.