00:00Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved plans to boost the country's intelligence capabilities amid ongoing tensions with China.
00:09The proposals include an upgraded intelligence bureau and enhanced foreign intelligence collection.
00:17As part of the measures, the use of mobile phones would be banned in key government buildings.
00:22The plan also calls for a mandatory registration system for foreign agents as part of broader counterintelligence efforts.
00:30This would apply to individuals and companies lobbying in Japan on behalf of foreign governments.
00:36The proposal is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi next week.
00:41Following a landslide victory in SNAP elections last month, Takaichi pledged to pursue key policy changes aimed at strengthening Japan,
00:48including a major defense overhaul.
00:50Separately, the LDP has proposed changes to Japan's rules on military exports, which would allow the export of lethal weapons.
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