Japanese leaders have privately sought advice from the United States, Australia and Germany on creating a new intelligence agency.
Japanese leaders have privately approached allies such as the United States, Australia and Germany in recent months for advice on technology, staffing and priorities.
The outreach focuses on support for a new intelligence agency.
Details remain limited to these consultations.
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