Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression.The approval by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet of the new guideline clears a final set of hurdles for many arms sales, including Japanese-developed warships, combat drones and other weapons.China criticised the change in policy, but it has been largely welcomed by Japanese defence partners like Australia and attracted interest from Southeast Asia and Europe.Opponents say the change violates Japan's pacifist constitution and will increase...