Protesters lambast Japan defense policy shift outside PM office

Protesters on Friday lambasted Japan's decision to acquire an enemy base strike capability in a major shift in defense policy, shouting slogans including calling the move "unconstitutional" while gathered outside the prime minister's office."Military power does not create peace" were among chants that rang out from the morning in Tokyo's Nagatacho district, as were those claiming the move goes against Article 9 of Japan's Constitution, which renounces war.Documents outlining the policy changes also describe China as Japan's "greatest strategic challenge," drawing a backlash from its East As…READ FULL ARTICLE