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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, March 11 (Xinhua) — About 10,000 people gathered in central Tokyo on Tuesday evening to protest against the dangerous policies of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government, including missile deployments and efforts to simplify the export of lethal weapons.
Demonstrators outside the Japanese Diet building held signs reading "No to war!" and "Stop trampling on the Constitution!" They also collectively read aloud Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, reaffirming their commitment to the country's pacifist principles.
According to organizers, approximately 8,000 people participated in the rally, with another thousand joining online. Compared to previous protests, more young people attended.
Taku Yamazoe, Chairman of the Political Council of the Japanese Communist Party, told Xinhua on the scene that, in the face of US hegemonic policies, Tokyo has decided to closely coordinate its actions with Washington, advancing a corresponding policy based on military expansion. This approach, he added, runs counter to the goal of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The politician noted that Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution clearly states that the country renounces war and will not maintain military capabilities.
Recently, the government led by Sanae Takaichi began revising the operational guidelines for the "Three Principles for the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology," further easing restrictions on arms exports. At the same time, it has accelerated plans to deploy long-range missiles across Japan and is pushing forward with constitutional reform.
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