On Friday, November 21, 2025, Richard A. Black, a senior research fellow at the Schiller Institute, issued a stark warning to China Media Group following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan region and her push to revise Japan’s long-held non-nuclear principles.
Rising Tensions over Taiwan and Nuclear Policy
Takaichi recently stirred debate with comments suggesting Japan might back secessionist forces in the Taiwan region and reconsider its “three non-nuclear principles”—not possessing, not producing, and not permitting the introduction of nuclear weapons.
Warnings of Global Impact
Black pointed to Japan’s wartime history on the island of Taiwan and in the Chinese mainland, saying: “When the world sees Japan moving to host nuclear weapons and intervene militarily in the Taiwan region, this is extremely dangerous for Japan and for the world.” He added that such a shift could trigger a global security crisis.
A Return of Fascist Rhetoric?
Highlighting Takaichi’s visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine and her revisionist stance on World War II atrocities, Black warned of a “rise again of Japanese fascism.” He said: “China is right to be angry, right to be upset, and right to take strong actions to prevent it from getting any further.”
What’s Next?
The Liberal Democratic Party has already started talks on updating three major security documents, including the non-nuclear principles. As discussions unfold, global leaders and young activists alike will watch closely for shifts that could reshape regional stability and international norms.
For young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, Japan’s debate raises critical questions: How should nations balance historical responsibility with modern security needs? And what role will emerging voices play as policies evolve?
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Scholar warns of 'grave' consequences from Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
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