https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-21/u-s-military-says-japan-must-inform-public-of-china-threat
U.S. Military Says Japan Must Inform Public of China Threat
Japan should rethink its rejection of offensive weapons, a senior U.S. military officer said in Tokyo, while the U.S. Coast Guard chief warned of China’s “antagonistic” behavior in disputed waters.
There needs to be a discussion between the government of Japan and the public about the threats that are out there, said the U.S. military officer, who spoke Monday to reporters on condition of anonymity. The officer cited China as a particular risk.
Japan’s avoidance of offensive weaponry under its constitution is no longer acceptable and should be another topic of discussion with the public, the officer said.
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미군 고위장교가 일본에서 일본은 재무장해야 하고, 이를 위해 일본국민 설득에 나서야 한다고 함.