On Monday, December 22, 2025, a spokesperson for the Chinese mainland Foreign Ministry strongly rejected comments by a senior Japanese official suggesting Japan acquire nuclear weapons amid a deteriorating security environment.
The spokesperson urged Japan to adhere to international law and its own constitution, ceasing any provocative talk of nuclear weapons possession. The remarks follow reports by local media of the Japanese official's proposal.
"The international community must show high vigilance and resolute opposition to such remarks, which seriously damage peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and internationally," the spokesperson said. "China will not accept any challenge to international justice or attempts to test the international community's bottom line."
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China voices opposition to Japan official's nuclear arms remarks
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