'Melongate' fails to divert Pacific middle powers from forging defense ties, despite U.S. warning

Visiting Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday sidestepped a brouhaha that has galvanized Australian media -- an apparent reference by the Australian prime minister to his Japanese counterpart's breasts.
'Melongate' fails to divert Pacific middle powers from forging defense ties, despite U.S. warning

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Australia and avoided commenting on a controversy. The controversy involves an alleged reference by the Australian prime minister to Koizumi’s physical appearance. This incident has captured significant attention from the Australian media.

  • Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Australia.
  • Koizumi avoided a media controversy.
  • The controversy involved an alleged comment by the Australian prime minister about Koizumi’s breasts.
  • The Australian media has been galvanized by the incident.
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