date:Apr 28, 2014
t of collective self-defense, despite the move goes contrary against Japan's current war-renouncing constitution.
By exercising the collective self-defense rights, Japan could counter attacks on Japan's ally even when Japan itself is not being attacked.
As to the TPP, President Obama said in the joint press conference that the free trade talks should benefit the US consumers and companies, adding the two countries are closer to deal on market access in TPP.
Japan and the United States are at