Japan’s Foreign Minister, Yoko Kamikawa, emphasised the urgent need to enhance national cybersecurity after warnings from the USA revealed vulnerabilities in Tokyo’s defences, potentially allowing China access to sensitive diplomatic communications.
Tokyo has since initiated efforts to address cybersecurity weaknesses, particularly in critical government agencies. However, the effectiveness of these measures remains uncertain, and the US has expressed disappointment, deeming Japan’s actions insufficient, the Yomiuri newspaper quotes a US official.
