China Expresses Concern Over Japan's New Intelligence Agency

Chinese government has expressed concerns over Japan’s establishment of a new national intelligence agency, according to state media reports on Thursday (28 May). Japan’s parliament passed a law on Wednesday (27 May) by majority vote to create a body aimed at strengthening the government’s intelligence capabilities. The agency will be directly led by Japan’s prime minister, with the National Intelligence Bureau as the operational arm, consolidating previously separate intelligence functions under a unified command. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, cited by Xinhua News Agency, stated that Beijing is monitoring developments that have sparked controversy and doubts both within and outside Japan. “Historically, Japan’s intelligence agencies laid the groundwork for Japanese militarism and aggressive wars, committing countless atrocities against neighbouring Asian countries and the Japanese people themselves,” Mao said. Mao also urged Japanese leaders to “learn from history and act with caution.”