Le Japon a admis lundi la nécessité de renforcer sa lutte contre l'espionnage étranger. Une enquête du New York Times accuse la Russie d'utiliser le pays comme "nid d'espions" pour collecter des renseignements et s'approvisionner en composants d'armement pour l'Ukraine.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that Japan values strengthening cooperation with NATO, its members, and partners, highlighting the interconnectedness of Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security. Japan will be represented at the NATO summit in Ankara by its Foreign and Defense Ministers.
Japan confirmed Wednesday that two Japanese nationals have been detained in China since May for allegedly violating import/export laws. One detainee works for a Japanese electric machinery maker's China subsidiary, reportedly taken into custody in Dalian. China confirmed the detentions, stating they were in accordance with Chinese law and urged Japan to ensure its citizens and companies comply with regulations.
Japan's government has formally approved a revision of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports including lethal weapons. The National Security Council will make export decisions, potentially opening the way for Japan to supply weapons to Ukraine. Japan currently has security agreements with 17 countries. Russia warned it would respond decisively if Patriot missiles supplied by Japan to the US end up in Ukraine.
