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China concerned about Japan's plan to ease limits on arms exports: spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Tuesday that China is gravely concerned about the Japanese government's plan to revise the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology."

"We urge the Japanese side to deeply reflect on its history of militarist and aggression, honor its commitment and act prudently in military and security areas, and avoid going further down the wrong path," said Mao.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Monday discussed a draft government proposal to ease restrictions on arms exports, with plans to revise the implementation guidelines for the "three principles on transfer of defense equipment and technology" by the end of this month, paving the way for the export of weapons overseas.

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