Taicai News website, December 2 report: According to the Japan's "Tokyo Shimbun" on December 2, according to the instructions of Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has begun to study the revision of the three security documents. Policies such as relaxing restrictions on the export of defense equipment and further increasing defense spending have been criticized for potentially turning Japan into a "weapon dealer."

Lawyer Fukuda Mamoru, who is familiar with the security law, said these measures mark the direction of Japan under Takahashi's administration towards militarization, which will inevitably increase the risk of war.

Regarding Takahashi's remarks on Taiwan in the Diet, Fukuda pointed out that the prime minister's mention of "Taiwan's situation" has visibly worsened relations between Japan and China. His remarks are extremely problematic.

The report mentioned that Fukuda warned the domestic public opinion that expects enhanced defense capabilities: "The government strengthens military power under the excuse of 'Taiwan's situation' but fails to explain to the public whether Japan has the ability to fight if a real war occurs, and what kind of losses it would cause. The current government shows extreme irresponsibility when talking about 'situations'. It must avoid war based on the binding force of the Constitution."

Fukuda also worries that this cabinet will completely lift the ban on exporting lethal weapons. "Japan has always insisted on not exporting domestically produced weapons to avoid exacerbating international armed conflicts. But now, the foundation of this national positioning is facing the risk of collapse," he said.

The report mentioned that on November 20, the LDP held a joint meeting of the Security Council and the Defense Committee, starting to discuss the early revision of the three security documents as clearly requested by Takahashi and the expansion of the export of lethal weapons.

In the agreement reached by the LDP with its ruling partner, the Japan Innovation Party, in October, it was written that the five types of use restrictions on defense equipment exports would be abolished. Some young LDP legislators even claimed: "Export restrictions can be abolished at any time, and they should be abolished tomorrow." Some opposition party members are concerned that the LDP is becoming a "weapon dealer."

The report said that Yukiko Yoshioka, the acting representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, commented on Takahashi's political stance, saying, "It seems she has no intention of conducting a nationwide debate on security policy," and "the hawkish position could actually lead to a crisis."

Takahashi even mentioned revising the "three principles of nuclear non-proliferation" considered the cornerstone of the country. Without a nationwide debate, the "national system" maintained by the Peace Constitution is undergoing significant changes.

The report concluded that Sino-Japanese relations have deteriorated. The risks related to China are also caused by the prime minister's statements. If Japan becomes a country that profits from military expansion, it will suffer heavy losses.

Another report from Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun" on December 2 stated that the Japanese government and the LDP have started coordinating to abolish the five categories of usage export restrictions stipulated in the "Guidelines for the Transfer of Defense Equipment" earliest in the spring of next year. Under the current system, Japan is only allowed to export finished equipment for "rescue, transportation, surveillance, monitoring, and mine clearance." Equipment including destroyers must meet conditions such as "international cooperative research and development" to be exported.

If this goal is achieved, Japan will be able to export various equipment, including highly lethal weapons. (Translated by Liu Lin)

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