Japan's Innovation Party Proposes Anti-Espionage Bill to Boost Intelligence Capabilities
Japan's Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) is set to propose an anti-espionage bill during the upcoming extraordinary session of the Diet. The party aims to bolster Japan's intelligence capabilities in response to growing threats from neighbouring countries.
The bill, if passed, will introduce registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists and individuals acting on behalf of foreign interests in Japan. Violators will face penalties. Additionally, the party hopes to discuss its anti-espionage ideas during potential coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
The bill also suggests upgrading the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office to a national intelligence bureau. This upgrade aims to establish a foreign intelligence agency based on existing government bodies. The party believes this move is necessary due to increasing threats from China, Russia, and North Korea.
Nippon Ishin no Kai's anti-espionage bill, set to be submitted in the upcoming Diet session, seeks to enhance Japan's intelligence capabilities and protect against foreign influence. The party hopes to discuss these proposals with the LDP, potentially leading to coalition talks.
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