Expert says security legislation beneficial for Japan

Expert says security legislation beneficial for Japan

Tang Siew Mun, a senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, says on Sept. 25, 2015, Japan's recently enacted security legislation would work in favor of Japan and the surrounding region. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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