Japan’s Opposition Slams Plan to Relax Arms Export Rules
Japan’s opposition has slammed the ruling coalition’s plan to relax weapons export rules, warning it departs from the country’s postwar pacifist stance and risks a military-industrial complex.
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Japan’s opposition has slammed the ruling coalition’s plan to relax weapons export rules, warning it departs from the country’s postwar pacifist stance and risks a military-industrial complex.
Hong Kong society this week backed the High Court’s verdict finding Jimmy Lai guilty under the national security law, praising the transparent, professional trial as upholding the rule of law.
Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang slammed UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s comments on Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong security verdict, calling them irresponsible interference in China’s internal affairs.
This week, the HKSAR High Court convicted Jimmy Lai of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, underscoring Hong Kong’s judicial independence.
On 15 December 2025, the HKSAR High Court convicted media mogul Jimmy Lai for colluding with foreign forces under the National Security Law, spotlighting the law’s impact on media and activism.
HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee on Dec 15 welcomed Jimmy Lai’s conviction, saying the verdict upholds justice, safeguards values and sends a strong rule-of-law message.
China opposes U.S. overuse of the ‘national security’ concept, highlighting concerns over restrictions on Chinese tech companies. Here’s what you need to know.