The paper says the ruling and opposition parties must delve deeper into discussions on what measures are necessary. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TOKYO - Japan is facing a number of difficult situations, including its declining birth rate and the deteriorating national security environment.
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Katsuya Okada said the overall picture of what defence equipment would be introduced was unclear, including the number of missiles to obtain counterattack capabilities. “The [budget scale of] ¥43 trillion came first. It got ahead without explanations or deliberations,” Okada said.
While it is understandable that details regarding equipment and other items cannot be disclosed for security reasons, it is important to explain to the extent possible, to gain public understanding of the need to strengthen defence capabilities. In response to Okada’s question about whether the income limit should be abolished, the prime minister only said, “We are working on specific details to realize the policy.”
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