[Epoch Times November 27, 2021](Epoch Times reporter Chen Ting comprehensive report) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that in response to the growing threats from the CCP and North Korea, “all options” will be considered to strengthen Japan’s defenses, including development.” Ability to attack enemy bases”.
On Saturday (November 27), Kishida Fumio made his first military parade after taking office at the Ground Self-Defense Force “Asaka Station”. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the scale of the military parade was smaller than last year, and the parade of tanks and other vehicles was stopped.
At the ceremony, Fumio Kishida gave a speech to 800 self-defense team members. He said that the security situation around Japan is changing rapidly, and “the reality is more severe than ever.” North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles, and the CCP continues to expand its military operations.
“The security environment surrounding Japan is changing at an unprecedented speed. What happened in science fiction in the past has now become a reality.” To strengthen the necessary defensive force.”
He said that his government will conduct “calm and realistic” discussions to determine what measures are needed to protect the lives of citizens and gain their understanding.
The ability to attack enemy bases has always been a divergent issue in Japan. Opponents believe that it violates Japan’s “non-war constitution.” In Article 9 of the Constitution of Japan, it is clearly stated that “the use of war as a means of exercising state power shall be forever renounced”, and at the same time, “the use of force to resolve international disputes” is also renounced.
Analysis believes that after taking office, Kishida has shifted to a position closer to the “hawks” and advocated increasing Japan’s military capabilities and expenditures.
According to the Associated Press report (link), on Friday, the Kishida cabinet approved a 770 billion yen (approximately 6.8 billion U.S. dollars) request to accelerate the purchase of missiles, anti-submarine rockets and other weapons to face China, Russia and The escalating military activities of North Korea and other countries.
This request still needs to be approved by Parliament. Once passed, Japan’s defense spending will hit a new high, reaching more than 6.1 trillion yen (approximately 53.2 billion U.S. dollars), an increase of 15% from the 5.31 trillion yen in 2020.
Kishida said that he is open to doubling defense spending in response to the deteriorating security environment.
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