Japanese scholar: pacifist constitution 'hanging by a thread'

Japan's pacifist constitution came into force in 1947. Article 9 stipulates that "Japan forever renounces war" and bans "the maintenance of land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential". Nearly 80 years later, Japan is advancing full‑scale remilitarization amid its hype over so-called "external threats". Japanese scholar Atsushi Koketsu warned that these developments are eroding Japan's postwar peace commitments. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA