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Japan's Debates New Security Bill Permitting Foreign Military Intervention as China Strengthens Claims Over South China Sea

Benjie Batanes   |

Jul 15, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

Japanese lawmakers are set to debate the pros and cons of a security bill that will increase the role of the country's military. The government-sponsored bill argues that the constitution allows Japanese soldiers to conduct military engagements in order to help its "allies."