日本分发儿童版《防卫白皮书》遭舆论批评

Group 1 - The core issue revolves around the distribution of a children's version of the "Defense White Paper" by Japan's Ministry of Defense, which is criticized for promoting a sense of crisis regarding specific countries like China and for serving as recruitment propaganda for the Self-Defense Forces, potentially violating the Convention on the Rights of the Child [1][3] - Since 2021, the Ministry of Defense has been publicly releasing the "Defense White Paper" aimed at middle and elementary school students, with the 2024 edition being the first to be distributed to approximately 2,400 schools, totaling around 6,100 copies sent [1] - The 2025 edition's content has already been made available online, with increased information on the types of Self-Defense Force careers and the recruitment process compared to previous editions [1] Group 2 - The "All Japan Teachers' Union" and other organizations argue that the children's version of the "Defense White Paper" serves as a promotional tool for future recruitment into the Self-Defense Forces, infringing on children's rights and promoting a one-sided military policy [3] - A representative from the Ministry of Defense claimed that the distribution of the manual is intended for use in libraries and other venues, not for recruitment purposes, although previous statements from the paper's production head indicated it was designed to attract young people for recruitment [5] - The Ministry of Defense has distributed the children's version in regions such as Aomori and Akita but has not disclosed information about other areas, leading to concerns from the All Japan Teachers' Union about the government's transparency [5]