Why Japan is creating its first modern spy agency since World War II

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Democracy Dies in Darkness

President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to improve the country's security standing in an increasingly menacing environment. (Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP/Getty Images)

Chinese spies stealing trade secrets from Japanese companies. Japanese soldiers unknowingly using USB drives infected with Chinese malware. A cyberattack on Japan’s space agency by hacking groups linked to the Chinese military.

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