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🇯🇵Japan Eases Defense Export Ban, Drawing Chinese Rebuke Japan's government has officially reversed its long-standing, post-WWII ban on exporting military hardware. This policy shift marks a significant departure from decades of constitutional pacifism. The move allows for case-by-case approval of defense equipment sales, strengthening Japan's role as a key security partner in the Indo-Pacific. The policy now permits the sale of lethal weapons to 17 partner nations with defense agreements, such as the US and UK. A general ban on exporting to active war zones remains in place, though exceptions may be considered under special circumstances. In response, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed grave concern, stating the move defies Japan's commitment to peace. Beijing accused Tokyo of restarting its 'war machine' and warned of international vigilance against its 'neo-militarism'. Minas Tirith | 24/7 News channel