Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has instructed the Minister for Digital Transformation, Masaaki Taira, to accelerate work on an "active cyber defense" bill. This bill aims to collect and analyze communications information from the private sector and potentially supply it to the US government. Ishiba's goals include creating an Asian version of NATO and increasing Japan's defensive and offensive capabilities. The proposed bill has sparked controversy and concerns about public surveillance and a more militarized state. Taira's past involvement with the Chinese Communist Party has also raised questions about transparency. Japanese citizens are growing frustrated with the political situation and worry about potential implications for privacy and freedom.



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