图谋让自卫队“入宪”，高市遭猛批

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Japanese House of Representatives election on October 8 is marked by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's expressed desire to amend the constitution to include the Self-Defense Forces, which has sparked significant public criticism due to existing constitutional restrictions on military forces [1][2][3]. Group 1: Constitutional Amendment Intent - Prime Minister Kishida articulated the need to amend the constitution to recognize the Self-Defense Forces, emphasizing the importance of their dignity and strength [1][2]. - Kishida indicated that to advance discussions on constitutional amendments, the ruling party must increase its number of seats in the House of Representatives and secure the position of the chair of the Constitutional Review Committee [1][3]. Group 2: Legislative Challenges - The proposal for constitutional amendment faces procedural hurdles, as it requires support from more than two-thirds of all members in both houses of the National Diet [1][2]. - Following the ruling party's poor performance in the 2024 House of Representatives election, even with support from parties like the Japan Innovation Party and the Democratic Party for the People, the total number of pro-amendment lawmakers is unlikely to reach the required two-thirds [1][3]. Group 3: Opposition and Criticism - Opposition leaders, including Noda Yoshihiko from the Center-Left Reform Coalition, reaffirmed their commitment to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," advocating for a nation that does not provoke or engage in war [1][2]. - Criticism from local politicians, such as Yasunori Yamazaki from the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, highlighted concerns that a majority win for the ruling party could lead to aggressive military expansion and a reevaluation of the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" [1][3]. Group 4: Regional Implications - Analysts suggest that Kishida's push for constitutional reform may serve as a political breakthrough, but it poses risks of destabilizing regional peace and security due to potential misinterpretations of historical context by right-wing factions in Japan [1][2]. - The Chinese International Studies Institute's expert emphasized that regardless of Japan's chosen path, it will bear the consequences, asserting China's confidence and capability to maintain its security and regional stability [1][3].