Why Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Could Backfire
A senior Japanese official’s call to review Japan’s non-nuclear stance clashes with postwar treaties and regional security concerns, raising legal and historical alarms.
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A senior Japanese official’s call to review Japan’s non-nuclear stance clashes with postwar treaties and regional security concerns, raising legal and historical alarms.
Japan’s push this month to rethink its Three Non-Nuclear Principles has sparked debate, drawing ire from leaders, press and Hiroshima officials over a potential militaristic tilt.
China’s foreign ministry urged global opposition to a senior Japanese official’s call for nuclear weapons, sparking regional criticism and raising security concerns.
At a briefing on December 22, the Chinese mainland’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian opposed suggestions that Japan acquire nuclear weapons, urging vigilance to protect regional stability.