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Japanese Self-Defense Force Member Accused Of Political Activity

CRI News Radio Tokyo 14d11d Impact 5

Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu says the reorganization of the Self-Defense Forces is foolish. The criticism follows reports that the Japanese government is exploring revisions to the Self-Defense Forces Act to allow the export of lethal or destructive equipment at low or no cost. These changes include terms such as 'Dai-so' which are reportedly linked to the former Imperial Japanese Army. The move follows the lifting of restrictions on lethal weapon exports and efforts to amend the pacifist constitution. These developments have reportedly caused concern and dissatisfaction among the Japanese public. A complaint has been filed regarding a Japan Self-Defense Force member who sang the national anthem during a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convention in Tokyo on April 12.

Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu says the reorganization of the Self-Defense Forces is foolish. The criticism follows reports that the Japanese government is exploring revisions to the Self-Defense Forces Act to allow the export of lethal or destructive equipment at low or no cost. These changes include terms such as 'Dai-so' which are reportedly linked to the former Imperial Japanese Army. The move follows the lifting of restrictions on lethal weapon exports and efforts to amend the pacifist constitution. These developments have reportedly caused concern and dissatisfaction among the Japanese public. A complaint has been filed regarding a Japan Self-Defense Force member who sang the national anthem during a Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convention in Tokyo on April 12. The plaintiff alleges the uniformed performance was a political act intended to promote the LDP. While LDP officials and individuals involved, including Sanae Takaichi and Jinbe Kōno, claim the member sang in a personal capacity without violating Self-Defense Force laws, the incident is cited as contributing to political instability. The complaint names several high-ranking officials and the member involved. Plaintiffs claim the performance was a political act to strengthen the LDP, though the member and LDP officials maintain the singing was done in a personal capacity. The incident involves high-profile figures including Sanae Takaichi and Jinzaburo Koizumi. A complaint has been filed against several individuals, including a member of the Self-Defense Forces, a staff officer, the Chief of Staff, Sanae Takaichi, and Defense Minister Genichiro Koizumi.

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CRI News Radio

“Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu posted on social media that this practice is extremely foolish. The Self-Defense Forces, based on the principle of exclusive defense, should be distinct in structure and organization from other countries' militaries.”

CRI News Radio

“Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu criticized the reorganization of the Self-Defense Forces on social media, stating that the Self-Defense Forces should maintain a principle of exclusive defense.”

CRI News Radio

“Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu posted on social media, saying this approach is extremely foolish. The Self-Defense Force, based on the principle of exclusive defense, should be distinct in its organization and structure from other countries' militaries.”

CRI News Radio

“Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Senator Yuhi Asano posted on social media, saying this approach is extremely foolish. The Self-Defense Forces, based on the principle of exclusive defense, should be different in terms of structure and organization from other countries' militaries.”

CRI News Radio

“這種做法愚蠢至極以專屬防衛為原則的自衛隊應當在關節和組織名程上,有別於其他國家軍隊。”

CRI News Radio

“Japanese Constitutional Democratic Party Senator Koyasu Hinata posted on social media, calling this approach extremely foolish. The Self-Defense Forces, based on the principle of exclusive defense, should be distinct in their organization from other countries' militaries.”

CRI News Radio

“If the Self-Defense Forces become a regular military, it would undoubtedly grant Japanese politicians the right to wage non-defensive wars, including so-called collective self-defense.”

CRI News Radio

“日本立憲民主黨籍的參院議員小夕陽之 在社交媒體上發文 稱這種做法愚蠢至極... 如果將自衛隊變成普通的軍隊 無疑於賦予日本政客 發動無衛戰爭的權利”

CNR Voice of China

“Japanese government has finalized a plan to modify the names of Self-Defense Force units. The adjusted names include terms like Dai-so, which are associated with the former Imperial Japanese Army.”

CNR Voice of China

“日本政府已敲定修改自衛隊關接名稱的方案。調整後的部分稱呼包括大左等。”

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