A spokesperson for the foreign ministry of the Chinese mainland, Lin Jian, said on Monday, December 22, that the international community must show high vigilance and resolute opposition to a senior Japanese official’s remarks calling for Japan to possess nuclear weapons.
The comments follow statements by a senior official in charge of security and defense at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office, who told reporters that Japan should have nuclear weapons. The Japanese Defense Minister later indicated that they left open the possibility of reviewing the country’s non-nuclear principles in the future.
These developments have sparked strong criticism from various sectors in Japan and its neighboring countries, raising fresh debates over regional security and non-proliferation norms.
Lin Jian’s appeal reflects concerns in the Chinese mainland and beyond about potential shifts in nuclear policy in East Asia. As this conversation unfolds, the global community will be watching how key players respond to proposals that challenge decades-old non-nuclear stances.
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China urges opposition to Japanese official's nuclear weapons remarks
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