China Protests Japan Military Policy Shift

German international relations experts have criticized recent Japanese government actions, including the relaxation of lethal weapon export restrictions and political visits to the Yasukuni Shrine. Analysts suggest these moves indicate a departure from Japan's post-war commitment to peaceful development. The policy changes and religious offerings at the shrine have reportedly caused widespread unease among neighboring countries in the Far East. Experts describe the current trajectory as a warning sign of rising militarism in the region. Researcher Ivona Radjevac of the Institute for International Political and Economic Studies in Serbia warns that recent Japanese policy shifts are causing anxiety among neighboring nations. Radjevac states that Japan's current trajectory risks reviving historical shadows from the World War II era. These groups argue the government cannot effectively monitor the actual use or destination of exported weapons. Officials expressed deep doubt and opposition to Japan's current direction, stating it encourages war. Protests and public lectures regarding Japan's history are scheduled to take place at the Kenmin Center in Yokohama from late April through May.