Shinzo Abe’s plans to allow Japanese forces to defend allies have drawn fire from Beijing, which has accused Tokyo of “undermining regional peace and stability”. But they have also heightened tensions back home.
Since the prime minister started public briefings on the move last month, his cabinet’s approval rating has sagged to 45 per cent, the lowest rating since it was formed in December 2012.
Polls taken by three national dailies within the past week showed that at least half of respondents opposed the idea of Japan exercising its right to collective self-defence, with a third or fewer in favour.
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