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CS Soapbox: THAT WW84 Cameo and What it Might Mean for WW3

Wonder Woman 1984 is a strange movie. Not a bad movie, mind you, just a strange one. Of all the directions Patty Jenkins and Co. could have taken Diana, the most badass of badass Amazonians, they decided to throw her in the middle of a wacky wishing stone plot ripped straight from that Hawaiian episode of The Brady Bunch. No matter. The film is destined to make lots of money with over 50% of HBO Max users having already watched the film on Christmas Day. Regardless of audience reaction -which as it stands appears quite polarizing- Warner Bros. saw fit to immediately fast track a third film to be written and directed by Jenkins.

Clearly, Jenkins (in Joker voice) has plans for Diana, particularly considering that post-credit cameo that saw the OG Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter (who played Diana in the Wonder Woman TV series that ran from 1975-79) emerge as the mysterious Asteria.

Will WW3 see Diana square off against Lynda Carter? Will it be set in the 90s? Will Steve Trevor return, again? Were here to run through what we know about the film so far and offer our oh-so-important insight as to what we think might happen. Read!

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Midway through WW84, a quasi-reincarnated Steve Trevor bumps into some golden armor Diana has stowed in the corner of her apartment. The scene raises several questions, the least of which is: why the hell does Diana have legendary golden armor stashed in the corner of her apartment? (Answer: because she needs it for the finale duh!) And, where did this armor come from?

As it turns out, the armor once belonged to the powerful Amazonian Asteria, who used it to hold off a bunch of no good rotten men so that her sisters could escape endless cat calls and flee to Themyscira. Diana explains that Asteria was presumed dead after her momentous stand and possibly left naked somewhere since her armor was found sans body which led the Amazonians with one nay, two tall tasks: build a statue and hold a bunch of Olympic-style games in her honor.

Heres the twist: Asteria isnt dead at all so, f**k that statue! In fact, shes very much alive and perfectly content wandering the world adorned in a blue poncho discreetly saving people at random. Asteria clearly knows shes the sh*t as evidenced by her overtly theatrical turn-and-pose-for-the-camera, but questions remain: How is Asteria alive? Is she good or bad? And why is she 70?

Note: Asteria only appears twice in the Wonder Woman comics and has a complicated relationship with Zeus in Greek mythology. Though, none of these sources will do much to help us understand the character Lynda Carter is portraying.

Word on the street is Patty Jenkins has two more Wonder Woman stories already mapped out in her brain. The story continues after this in movies that I may or may not direct, the director told EW, but I have two more stories that become the completion of this story and its all about women stepping in as women, in the most loving, kind, pure and natural way. And making a difference in the world without having to change who they are to do it.

So, since she included Carters cameo at the end of WW84, and seeing how the new movie is basically one giant homage to the original TV series right down to Pedro Pascals decidedly, ah, campy villain, one might surmise that Jenkins plans include Asteria/Carter in some way shape or form in future installments.

In all likelihood it will probably be an extended cameo. You know, one of those moments where the writers are stuck the heroes are stuck and need some answers? Diana will turn to the camera and say, I know someone who can help. Then we cut to a no good rotten man stealing a purse from a woman, after which a mysterious figure steps forward, knocks him down with ease and says, (Something witty) before tossing the purse back to the woman and winking at a suddenly inspired young girl sitting nearby. Diana will say (Something witty) off camera, Asteria will turn to see Diana, smile and embrace her friend while Steve Trevor (who is somehow brought back from the dead again) stands idly by looking completely dumbfounded. I thought she was dead, he will proclaim like an idiot. Then, well get an expository dump revealing how Asteria escaped her fate and blah, blah, blah End scene.

Or, maybe Jenkins will take a different angle and make Asteria the villain, which could set up a unique story in which Diana learns some hard truths about the Amazonians, her mother and her place in the universe a story that could tie into Jenkins planned Amazonians spinoff! Nah. Itll be a cameo.

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What we do know about Wonder Woman Trois is that WB is perfectly comfortable with the tone established in WW84. Which means were likely to get something more on par with that horrible mall sequence in which Diana fights off a trio of bumbling, Home Alone-esque villains than any of the badass bits of Diana going toe-to-toe against beings from other planets as seen in Batman v Superman or the upcoming Zack Snyders Justice League Cut of Joss Whedons Justice League Snyder. To each their own.

The film could also further explore Cat-ra Cheetah, who was last seen seemingly bereft of her powers sulking into the camera at the end of WW84. In the comics Cheetah basically serves as Dianas Joker, and since WW84 basically eschewed any and all comic book-inspired versions of the character, there are more than enough unique stories the threequel could tackle.

Or and this is a bit of a stretch since rumors abound that Chris Pine may return for the all-star Flash movie, its possible Steve Trevor is actually brought into the modern world for good this time so we can have funny montages of him figuring out cell phones whilst avoiding any conversations revolving around what it was like to be dead, what it feels like to walk in someone elses skin, etc. What would a Wonder Woman movie be without Steve Trevor, amirite?

Of course, if Jenkins wants to remain faithful to the TV show, she could always adapt one of the series many outlandish plotlines. Theres one in which Diana must take down a crazed Disco psychic, another where she battles a businessman looking to take control of the skateboarding industry, and yet another where she fights a giant gorilla. Sure, the plotlines sound ridiculous, but if I wrote Diana takes on an oil tycoon corrupted by a powerful wishing stone, youd probably think that sounded stupid too.

In all seriousness, WW84s characterization of Diana veers much closer to Lynda Carters portrayal of the heroine than Zack Snyders. Thats not a criticism, just an observation. In the TV series, Diana was a plucky superheroine who looked out for the little guy and used her powers to do more than just pummel bad guys to death mainly due to budget limitations, but still, you get the gist.

In WW84, Jenkins has pushed Diana further away from Snyders initial depiction of the character, and Carters involvement likely cements this current direction moving forward, regardless of where Snyders Justice League takes her. Couple that with WBs upcoming slate of films, namely Shazam 2 (featuring Sinbad!), Black Adam (featuring the Rock!), Aquaman 2 (featuring, uh, Amber Heard!) and James Gunns The Suicide Squad (featuring King Shark!) and it seems WB is keen to replicate Marvels lighthearted tone over Snyders apocalyptic, metal-heavy style at least in terms of its shared universe.

Whether you believe this is the right course for the studio depends on just how excited you were to see Lynda Carter in that blue poncho.

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Should WW3 be set in the present?

WW84 is finally upon us! Sure its had some bumps along the way. From release date conflicts to platform release styles, they stuck to their guns and will meet the December 25 release! Whether you are team stream + theater or not, the world will see what type of response comes from the release of the hopeful blockbuster, WW84. MTV Newss Josh Horowitz was able to sit down with Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot, for an interview regarding the new film. Of course, what type of an interview would it be if we didnt take the opportunity to ask about a possible sequel to a film that has not been released yet? While it is brief, she does express the time period she thinks WW3 should take place in.

I would suggest watching the entire interview, but around the 7:50 mark, Gadot briefly discusses WW3. When asked about the time period she thinks a third installment should be set in, she reveals that the present is the way to go. With the first film taking place during WWI in 1918 and the sequel in 1984, Gadot feels as if the past has been accurately represented. She goes on to say that going into the 40s or 60s doesnt need to be covered due to already focusing on the past.

I agree with this. The two stand-alone films provides fans with the blanks that we had from the picture we saw in BvS through Justice League. Now with that timespan covered, her history, and some villains are established. Also, this provides a progression of her story now moving forward. This could also lead to a more fluid, possible incorporation in other DC films. One of those that Horowitz asked about is Black Adam since Gadot is working on another film with The Rock. In true Gadot fashion, she suggests that anything is possible, but doesnt want to discuss it. She feels The Rock should be the primary focus for his film. Therefore Gadot doesnt want to possibly steal some of Rocks thunder talking about guest appearances.

In the interview, Gadot also discusses her close friendship with Patty Jenkins, forming a relationship with Kristen Wiig, working with Chris Pine with the 80s theme, and her WW84 costumes. She also briefly discusses her military experience, gravitating towards strong female characters, and other upcoming projects.

What do you think? Should WW3 take place in the present, or would you rather see a different time period? Are you pumped for WW84? What platform will you be viewing the film? Leave your thoughts in the usual spot, and thanks for reading!

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Gal Gadot Thinks WW3 Should Be Set In The Present - LRM Online

Youve been inside all year, no excuses for not getting full marks

Its time to test your 2020 trivia on the most chaotic year anyone has seen for a while in The Tabs Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2020.

The year started off with so much promise, you definitely captioned your NYE Insta post with something about the roaring twenties. And yet just a week in, Australia was in flames and there was a worry of WW3 commencing.

Then of course came Megxit, Trumps impeachment and winter Love Island. That was only the first two months of 2020 and then March happened.

Our lives became a blur of banana bread, Joe Wicks and drinking at 4pm. And tbh things havent really changed since then, apart from PE with Joe, we all gave that up in June.

But how well do you remember the most memorable year? Do you remember the TikTok trends? What about Normal People? Had you forgotten when Boris got coronavirus? Well weve made our own big fat quiz of the year to test your 2020 trivia knowledge.

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World War 3: Vision 2020 outlines plans for full dominance

On 15-16 June 20 Indian soldiers were killed in hand-to-hand fighting with their Chinese counterparts along the contested Galwan River valley.This was the deadliest fighting between the two countries since they fought a brief war in 1962.

Speaking at an event held to mark Indias victory over Pakistan in a 1971 war Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, from Indias eastern command, admitted trust with China remains low.

He commented: Id like to say thereve been no major intrusions or face-offs in Eastern Command area since friction in Ladakh.

Post-Galwan incident, mutual trust on LAC [Line of Control between India and China] between us and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army evaporated and will take time to stabilise.

Lt Gen Chauhan was speaking at Fort William in Kolkata, where Indias eastern army command is headquartered.

As firearms are banned along the LAC the fighting in June largely took place with melee weapons.

The two sides battled with iron bars, clubs wrapped in barbed wire and rocks.

Many of the Indian dead either drowned or died of exposure after being injured.

There were also reports of Chinese casualties though Beijing hasnt released an official figure.

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Following the violence there were angry anti-Beijing protests across India.

The Indian Government banned a number of Chinese apps, including TikTok, on national security grounds.

Each year on December 16 India and Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas to mark Pakistans defeat in the 1971 Bangladeshi war of independence.

Indian troops supported a rebellion in what was east Pakistan leading to the creation of the new nation of Bangladesh.

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However, hundreds of thousands were killed in the brutal conflict.

In Delhi Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, marked the occasion at the National War Memorial.

He lit the Swarnim Vijay Mashaal, an Indian memorial, in tribute to the soldiers killed in the war of 1971.

In a statement the Indian defence ministry said: In December 1971, the Indian armed forces secured a decisive and historic victory over Pakistan Army, which led to the creation of a nation - Bangladesh and also resulted in the largest military surrender after the World War II.

From 16 December, the Nation will be celebrating 50 Years of India-Pak War, also called Swarnim Vijay Varsh.

Various commemorative events are planned across the Nation.

India remains locked in a vicious dispute with Pakistan over the Muslim dominated region of Kashmir.

On November 13 the two sides exchanged shelling killing one Pakistani and five Indian soldiers.

Six Indian and five Pakistani civilians were also killed.

The number of violence clashes has increased significantly in the past few years with both sides conducting bombing raids into territory controlled by the other in 2019.

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WW3: Fears of TOTAL WAR surge as Indian commander admits trust with China has evaporated - Daily Express

At the end of the firstWonder Woman, Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) takes a bomber plane filled with poison up into the air to detonate it so that it doesn't kill hundreds of innocent people, sacrificing himself in the process. His death made for an emotional climax to the film, which is why it was more than a little confusing when we saw Steve return in the trailer forWonder Woman 1984. Whatever the reasoning for Steve's apparent resurrection ends up being, Gal Gadot was excited for Chris Pine to return to the franchise, and it's clear from a recent interview she did withEntertainment Tonightthat if there's aWonder Woman 3, she would want Pine to come back again.

She told EW, "I couldn't imagine doing another one without him." Throughout the interview, she makes it clear Pine was a big reason the first film worked so well, going on to say, "The fact that they figured out the right way to bring him back that actually helps the story, it was delightful to work with him again and it felt like coming back home, working with Patty and with [Chris] and with our wonderful crew." Gadot and Pine's chemistry was undeniable in the first film, and it definitely played a big role in the film becoming the massive success that it was.

We don't know as of right now whether Steve Trevor makes it out ofWonder Woman 1984 alive or how he could come back for a sequel. Given Pine's massive appeal, you can bet the powers-that-be will do everything they can to try to bring him back for at least one last wonderful ride.

You can see Chris Pine and Gal Gadot in all their steamy glory by streamingWonder Woman 1984 on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, on HBO Max.

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Speaking on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Xi Jinping's belligerent speech was met by unanimous applause whilst he boasted of China's resistance against US aggression and aid to North Korea in the brutal civil war from 1950 to 1953. The Korean civil war was the only military conflict between China and the United States. Xi Jinping held the conflict which led to a stalemate as a demonstration of Chinas military might against American imperialism.

The Chinese leader tasked his nation to learn from history and quickly modernise its military.

The stability and internal security-obsessed leader was at pains to emphasise the ruling Communist Party should always maintain absolute leadership over the military.

Levying a not so subtle attack on the US Xi Jinping stated: "We will fight and fight to the end, even if you are the number one superpower in the world.

Any actions that focus only on oneself and any efforts to engage in hegemony and bullying will simply not work not only will it not work, but it will be a dead end.

President Xi Jinping also attacked Washington when he declared US, "unilateralism, protectionism, and egoism will never work".

He added: "Blackmail, blockades, and extreme pressure will simply get nowhere.

"Any act of hegemony and bullying will never work.

"It will eventually lead to a dead end."

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The Chinese leader added: "Seventy years ago, the imperialist invaders fired upon the doorstep of a new China.

The Chinese people understood that you must use the language that invaders can understand.

"You must fight a war with war and to stop an invasion with force, earning peace and respect through victory.

"The Chinese people will not create trouble.

"Chinese people are not afraid of them.

"No matter the difficulties or challenges we face, our legs will not shake and our backs will not bend.

His comments come as both US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden spoke about their tough approach to China ahead of the US election.

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WW3 fears: 'We will fight to the end!' Xi ups the ante in veiled threat to US superpower' - Daily Express

Tensions between China and India have intensified after the Indian Navy released footage of a new military drill. In the video, an anti-ship missile obliterates a decomissioned frigate somewhere in the Arabian Sea. The video, posted on Twitter, was accompanied with a claim: "Strike First. Strike Hard."

India is understood to have used the latest drill to send a strong signal to China, demonstrating the country's combat readiness in the Indian Ocean where it is challenged by Beijing.

The video shows the warship Prabal corvette sinking an old, decommissioned frigate with a KH-35 Uran anti-ship missile launched at maximum range "with deadly accuracy".

India has ramped up its war-readiness in recent weeks, such as testing the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Abhyas high-speed expendable aerial target.

They have also tested the Shaurya strategic missile, Nag anti-tank guided missile, and the Rudram-1 anti-radiation missile system.

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In total, India has test fired a dozen missiles in just 45 days.

While it did not mention China by name, Indias Ministry of Defense stressed that given the prevailing security situation the Indian navy would continue maintaining a high-tempo of operations in coming months".

The Indian media has portrayed these latest tests as a warning to Beijing amid an ongoing border dispute with China.

The relationship between China and India worsened after tensions flared up earlier this year at the disputed border, known as the Line of Actual Control, in the Himalayan region.

As a result of the fighting, 20 Indian soldiers were killed while China has refused to not confirm the number of casualties on its side.

The two nations have held several rounds of high-level talks in an attempt to secure a peaceful resolution to the stand-off.

Currently, both India and China have maintained a confrontational position along the disputed border in the remote region.

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Earlier this week, Beijing issued its own military warning after firing "dozens of missiles" in a terrifying two-day exercise.

An official Chinese outlet said air-to-air missiles were launched during a two-day military exercise on Hainan Island this week.

The drill took place in the South China Sea and wasorganised by the naval force of the Southern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army.

China claims it has a historic right of ownership to almost the entire South China Sea, despite a 2016 international arbitration ruling saying Beijing's claim had no legal basis under international law.

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WW3 warning: India puts China on alert after threat to 'strike first' against Beijing - Daily Express

Mark Esper, also the Pentagon chief, announced the US intention to take a bigger share of the global arms deal market. The Trump administration official warned of China and Russias influence, and called on the defence industry to take action through increasing arms exports. It comes as President Donald Trumps administration has ramped up responses to Beijing and Moscow this year, with nuclear treaties with Russia lapsing and heavy sanctions issued to China.

The defence secretary addressed the Atlantic Council think tank on Tuesday, calling on the defence industry to ramp up US sales of weapons to allied countries.

Mr Esper suggested increased arms sales would help increase allied nations protections against the US primary competitors in China and Russia.

He said: [We] must compete with China and Russia, whose state-owned industries can fast-track military exports in ways that we cannot and would never want to in many cases.

As Beijing and Moscow work to expand their share of the worlds weapons market, they attract other countries into their security networks, challenge the United States efforts to cultivate relationships, and complicate the future operating environment at the same time.

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In order to boost the US ability to compete against China and Russia, Mr Esper said the defence department could reform with a strategic enterprise approach to weapons sales, after allied countries have attacked the US system as too slow, opaque and complicated.

He suggested this would include early exportability for critical weapons systems and a prioritisation of countries that are needed to keep or capture key markets.

The defence department currently has a system that will track the most important cases moving along the process to ensure our partners get the equipment and systems they need, when they need them, according to Mr Esper.

He added: Moreover, it will prioritise cases that enhance lethality and interoperability with the US, enable the domestic industrial base, and deny market space to China and Russia.

In 2019, the US sold over $55 billion in weapons and arms for the second year in a row, with majority of those being new contracts with foreign countries.

It comes as the US has already began striking deals with countries in the South China Sea, including Taiwan and the Philippines, to counter Beijings efforts in the region.

So far this year, the US has approved the sale of 66 F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan for around $8 billion.

The Trump administration has also fast-tracked three more arms deal proposals with Taiwan, offering the island country anti-aircraft weapons and other advanced weaponry.

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The Taiwan arms deals follow China carrying out a simulated invasion exercise in a grim warning to the island country.

China hit back at the US for Mr Espers new arms deal strategy, calling it a serious strategic misjudgement.

Zhao Lijian, Chinas foreign ministry spokesman, claimed the US was wrong to define Beijing as a rival and claimed they were sending resources to the wrong areas.

Beijing also attacked the US for its obsolete Cold War mindset and zero-sum mindset, and called for diplomatic discussions.

It also follows the US failing to agree new terms for the last remaining nuclear treaty with Russia.

The New START programme is set to expire in February, with both Washington and Moscow refusing to budge on terms for renewal.

Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to renew the treaty on the condition no new limits are introduced on the amount of nuclear warheads Russia can make, which Washington regarded as a non-starter.

White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said in reply: The United States made every effort. It is disappointing that the Russian Federation backtracked on an agreement covering all nuclear warheads for the first time.

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Doomsdayers are back on the end of the world prophecy, after analysing signs of the Bible. Some conspiracy theorists are saying the signs of the end times were written in the Bible, and now they are coming to fruition.

Once such sign is the emergence of a global pandemic like coronavirus, which would threaten all life, which Christian website End Times Truth says was spoken of in the Bible.

End Times said: The prophets saw a time of tremendous upheaval and destruction just before the end of this age.

"Some of them predicted that fire would consume all the works of man, while others said it would be a time of thick clouds and darkness.

"Jesus predicted that immediately before He returns the world would experience a time of trouble unparalleled in history where all life would be threatened.

Another sign which is spoken of is a world war, with End Times Truth predicting a likely war which will end in Israel, where Armageddon will take place.

The website said: "The prophets saw a time of tremendous upheaval and destruction just before the end of this age.

"Some of them predicted that fire would consume all the works of man, while others said it would be a time of thick clouds and darkness.

"Jesus predicted that immediately before He returns the world would experience a time of trouble unparalleled in history where all life would be threatened.

"In the Bible, this time is called the Great Tribulation. The prophets predicted that it would start with a war in the Middle East and lead to a global battle.

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"People today call this World War III, and it ends with a frightening nuclear exchange, which will devastate the world."

Ultimate, the End Times Truth says the end is very near, although there is little - or no - evidence this is the case.

The website said: "The recent fulfilment of End Times Biblical prophecy proves that we are now living in the Last Days.

"Predictions made thousands of years ago are coming true in our generation as never before. This means that the Return of Christ is drawing near, and there is not much time left before judgement comes.

"The current world system of evil is about to end in a fiery conflagration, and a spectacular new world of peace will be set up in its place by the Lord himself."

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End of the world: Conspiracy theorists say Doomsday and WW3 is COMING - claim - Daily Express

Tokyo revealed it is considering a huge increase to its defence capabilities as it accused China of pushing territorial claims amid growing tensions in the region. The East Asia nation released its annual defence review, where said Beijing has been pushing its territorial claims amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The nation said it suspected China of spreading propaganda and disinformation as it provides medical aid to nations fighting COVID-19.

In a defence white paper approved by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government, Japan said China "is continuing to attempt to alter the status quo in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

The white paper said: Japan must strengthen its defence capability at speeds that are fundamentally different from the past.

China has relentlessly continued unilateral attempts to change the status quo by coercion in the sea area around the Senkaku islands, leading to a grave matter of concern.

The white paper described "relentless" intrusions in waters around a group of islets claimed by both nations in the East China Sea, known as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China.

In the South China Sea, Japan said Beijing was asserting territorial claims by establishing administrative districts around disputed islands, that forced countries distracted by the coronavirus outbreak to respond.

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Japan sees China as a longer-term and more serious threat than nuclear-armed North Korea.

Beijing now spends four times as much as Tokyo on defence as it builds a large modern military.

Japan's defence review also claimed China appeared to be responsible for "propaganda" and "disinformation" amid "social uncertainties and confusion" caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Such disinformation included online claims that the coronavirus was brought to China by a US military member, or that Chinese herbal remedies could treat COVID-19, a defence ministry official said at a briefing.

Other threats faced by Japan include North Korea's ongoing development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles as well as a resurgence of military activity by Russia in the skies and waters in Japan, at times in joint drills with China, the defence review said.

China and Japan have historically had a difficult relationship.

However, in 2018, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to deepen cooperation.

Mr Abe said: As major economic powers of the region, China and Japan should take the responsibility to play constructive roles in safeguarding peace, stability, development and prosperity of the region and the world.

The two met on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

Japan's attack against China echoes similar criticisms made by the US and comes as tension in the region increases as Beijing and Washington conduct separate military drills in the resource-rich South China Sea and as relations between the world's two largest economies deteriorated.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday rejected China's disputed claims to offshore resources in most of the South China Sea, saying they were "completely unlawful".

Beijing insists its intentions in the waterway, through which around $3trillion of global trade passes each year, are peaceful.

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WW3 warning: Japan planning rapid increase in armed forces to combat China's aggression - Daily Express