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Japanese defense buildup in face of growing Chinese aggression marks historic shift

President Biden has arrived in Hiroshima for a G7 summit beginning Friday. One item high on the agenda will be the defense of the Pacific. Japan has committed to doubling its defense budget, which will mean a dramatic shift from more than 75 years of pacifistic policy. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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