TOKYO -- Japan's cabinet on Tuesday backed the creation of a new security clearance system for people who handle confidential information related to economic security, moving the country in line with international standards and easing cross-border cooperation in critical fields like advanced chips.
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Japan eyes new security clearances to aid overseas tech cooperation
Bill would bring country in line with G7 nations on sensitive economic info
A model of a potential fighter jet from a program led by Britain, Japan and Italy. Tokyo's new security clearance system will facilitate such cross-border technology collaborations. © Reuters
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