China says Japan is disregarding its history with its decision to export weapons. Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.

The move comes after Japan and Australia signed a $7 billion U.S. dollar deal to supply warships to Australia. #Heat #China #Japan#Australia #lethalweapons #armsexport #Takaichi #pacifism

Guests:

Victor Gao is a Chair Professor at Soochow University in Beijing.
Sourabh Gupta is a Senior Asia-Pacific International Relations Policy Specialist at the Institute for China-America Studies.
Zoon Ahmed Khan is a Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization.