Gen Nakatani
Gen Nakatani is a prominent figure in Japan's defense establishment, currently serving as the Minister of Defense. He has expressed concerns over increasing Chinese military activities in the region, particularly the frequency of PLA Navy operations in Japanese waters and airspace. Nakatani has underscored the importance of Japan's surveillance and preparedness in response to these developments, highlighting the strategic challenges posed to the rules-based international order by China's actions.
Born on Jan 01, 1960 (66 years old)
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Taiwan:
Former Japanese minister of defense Gen Nakatani characterized the shift in transnational repression as a serious issue.
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Indonesia:
Gen Nakatani is one of the parties opposing the consumption tax cut plan.
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Taiwan:
Japan IPAC co-chair Gen Nakatani discussed concerns about China's ethnic unity law at the forum.
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Taiwan:
Lai thanked IPAC Japan Cochair Gen Nakatani for reaffirming the group’s stance on the law on behalf of the people of Taiwan.
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Taiwan:
Former Japanese minister of defense Gen Nakatani indicated that Tokyo wanted to base Type 03 Chu-SAM missiles on Yonaguni.
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Iran:
Gen Nakatani, Japan's Defense Minister, expressed pride in the historical moment of UK-Japan defense cooperation reaching new heights.
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Turkey:
Gen Nakatani is the Japanese Minister of Defense who visited Turkey for official discussions.
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Turkey:
Gen Nakatani is the Japanese Defense Minister who had a productive meeting with Turkey's Minister of National Defense.
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United States:
Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani echoed Conroy’s sentiment, calling the deal a 'big step' that will boost Tokyo’s security cooperation.
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Switzerland:
Gen Nakatani described the Australian decision as an important step for Japan's defense cooperation.
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