News Analysis: Signals of Japan's new anti-piracy law rekindle hidden concern

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TOKYO, June 21 (Xinhua) -- Japan's powerful House of Representatives on Friday passed through a second vote an antipiracy law enabling the expansion of Self-Defense Forces' mission in waters off pirates-infested Somalia. Compared with the existing provisions, the law featured relaxed restrictions on use of weaponry and objects of protection. The new law is expected to take effect in late July, according to government officials.