Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
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Japan acknowledged the need to improve counterintelligence after a New York Times investigation reported that Russia has turned Japan into a hub for espionage and procurement of dual-use technology due to weak laws. The report highlighted Japan's role in supplying components for Russia's war in Ukraine. The government spokesman said the issue must be addressed with greater rigour.
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Japan is described as a 'den of spies' and a hub for Russian intelligence.
A Japanese government spokesman said the issue must be addressed with 'even greater rigour'.
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A Japanese government spokesman said the issue must be addressed with 'even greater rigour'.
The Guardian- Japan is described as a 'den of spies' and a hub for Russian intelligence.
- The government acknowledges the need for better counter-espionage.
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Loaded language removed<p>Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir Putin</p><p>Japan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a “den of spies” and key source of weapons components.</p><p>The newspaper, in an…
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A Japanese government spokesman said the issue must be addressed with 'even greater rigour'.
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