Japan launches security council
By Cai Hong in Tokyo and Zhou Wa in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2013-12-05 07:12
Body paves way to strengthen Tokyo's military capabilities
With an eye on China, Japan established its US-style National Security Council on Wednesday, a move that analysts said will speed up Tokyo's policy decisions relating to diplomacy and defense.
The launch marked a major step in efforts by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to give the Cabinet greater power to strengthen the country's defense capabilities, said observers.
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