Experts show different views on security bills

Experts show different views on security bills

Doshisha University President Koji Murata attends a public hearing of the lower house special panel on the government-sponsored security bills on July 13, 2015, in Tokyo. While the ruling bloc aims to hold a vote on the controversial bills and ram them through the lower house soon, Murata supported the bills, citing the growing military assertiveness of China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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