Japan's First Spy Agency: US Backs Intelligence Push Against China, Russia And North Korea | WATCH

Japan is undertaking one of its biggest national security reforms since World War II by creating its first centralised intelligence agency, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to counter espionage, cyberattacks and foreign influence operations.

The initiative, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marks a major shift in Japan’s security strategy. As part of the effort, Tokyo has quietly sought advice from the United States, Australia and Germany on technology, staffing and intelligence-sharing while building the new agency. According to reports, Japan believes the regional security environment has become significantly more dangerous because of China’s growing military presence and influence operations, Russia’s activities and North Korea’s missile and nuclear programmes.

A report by The New York Times said dozens of Russian spies have moved to Japan in recent years as Moscow sought to obtain weapon components and bypass international sanctions. Foreign officials reportedly warned Japan about the activity, but the country was slow to respond.

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