Japan moves to relax arms export rules, raising regional tensions

Japan is set to revise its strict arms export rules, a shift that could pave the way for the sale of offensive weapons—a move sparking concern in Beijing. Sources reveal that the proposed changes would scrap existing limits, which currently confine exports to non-lethal military equipment for defensive purposes, like surveillance or minesweeping. The new framework would allow Japan to sell lethal hardware, including missiles and warships, to select partner nations, pending National Security Coun