JCP’s draft manifesto voices concern over revival of militarism

The Japanese Communist Party (JCP) has drafted revisions to its manifesto, expressing apprehension over the potential resurgence of militarism in Japan. These concerns were voiced during a general meeting of the JCP Central Committee at the party headquarters on Monday. The manifesto, which is expected to be formally adopted at a party convention next January, warns that steps such as the enactment of national security legislation could pave the way for Japan to employ its right of collective self-defense.

This, in turn, could result in a political, military, and economic system capable of deploying troops overseas and invading other nations.

The draft manifesto highlights the need to address the fate of efforts aimed at revising the pacifist Constitution. The JCP emphasizes that socialism and communism strive to establish a society devoid of profit-driven principles and the adverse effects stemming from such ideas. To attain this objective, the manifesto asserts that it is crucial to significantly reduce work hours, thereby granting all individuals ample free time.