Japan's economic security debate needs 'offense' as well as 'defense'

While protecting its interests, Tokyo needs to rethink its openness to foreign investment and talent

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The tiny nation of Singapore enhanced its security by attracting financial institutions from around the world. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)

MARIKO KODAKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A U.K. hedge fund executive looked to relocate much of his Hong Kong staff to Tokyo last fall, wary of political uncertainty in the Chinese territory and encouraged by Japan's stated intention of attracting financial talent from the city.

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