"Gundam" was shown and introduced by CCTV as one of JSDF source.

A special program about Security treaty legislation of Japan broadcasted by China Central Television has generated a lot of reaction to the fact Japanese animation character "Gundam" was shown in a scene of introducing the pictures of Japan self defence force

This 30 minute special program was mainly about criticism to prime minister Abe's security treaty policy. A military commentator appeared on the studio and explained JSDF's war potential and their role with pictures considered to be JSDF sources but a picture of "Gundam" used probably by Japanese CM suddenly appeared in a series of scene.

At the time a commentator said "this is actually for Japan's strategic benefit", a scene of the "Gundam" getting up was mixed in a moment suddenly. RIght after this moment, this scene was changed quickly to a picture of Japan's Aegis Ship.

There were a lot of comments from viewers who watched this program one after another on the internet.

"Japan has Gundam as I thought."
"The chances are against us if Japan has Gundam." "CCTV knows nothing about Japan"


Moreover, in that program, there were also a picture of weapons considered to be shown in certain Japanese anime and American carrier which were totally no relation with JSDF.
Self-Defense Forces personnel said

"I think Gundam is useless in actual warfare."
"Town must be destroyed with Gandum."


The Gandum picture used as one scene this time was considered to be picked up from internet without permission.