The Japanese government said it will hold the first meeting of an expert panel on Monday to discuss measures to boost intelligence capabilities including counterespionage legislation.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, known for her hawkish views on security, will attend the planned meeting, at which the creation of a foreign intelligence agency is also likely to be among the agenda items, the government said Friday.Based on the outcome of discussions at the 17-member panel, which consists of scholars, media representatives and business leaders, the government aims to submit related bills to par…READ FULL ARTICLE
