Japan's two recent moves are not trivial—they warrant deep reflection! On July 31, Japan officially established its so-called "National Intelligence Agency." At the inaugural "National Intelligence Conference," resolutions were passed to draft an "anti-espionage law" to guard against corporate espionage, and to introduce a "Foreign Agent Registration System," requiring individuals or groups representing foreign governments in lobbying activities within Japan to register.
It must be acknowledged that Japan excels in intelligence matters. The newly formed "National Intelligence Agency" has chosen a strategic starting point—anti-espionage—with a clear focus on areas likely to yield quick results: corporate espionage and the foreign agent registration system. This approach is highly astute. Successfully implementing these two initiatives would greatly benefit Japan, directly accelerating military armament and political reform, further reducing resistance to potential large-scale constitutional revision, and providing public opinion support for right-wing forces to consolidate power. Particularly, if the government under Asahi Sanao effectively leverages the "Foreign Agent Registration System," it could become a powerful weapon against leftist forces in Japan—and mark the first step toward Japan accelerating its efforts to break free from U.S. control.
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