Japan's nuclear debate just got 🔥 hot! In a recent CGTN interview, Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, warned that if any Japanese politician1including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichipushes to develop nuclear weapons, it could be Japan's “moment of annihilation.” 🚨
Takaichi has hinted at reviewing the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, Japan's long-standing credo from 1967 that means:
- Not possessing nuclear weapons
- Not producing nuclear weapons
- Not permitting nuclear weapons on Japanese soil
First declared by then-Prime Minister Eisaku Sato in the Diet, these rules have shaped Tokyo's post-war identity. But now, whispers of nuclear-powered submarines and a shift in policy have sparked fresh debate.
Gao didn't hold back: “Japan committed all crimes of atrocities against humanities. All Chinese people and people throughout the world will never allow Japan to develop weapons of mass destruction.” The stark warning underlines how sensitive this topic remains across Asia.
For many young pros and students across South and Southeast Asia, this isn't just a Tokyo story. It's a reminder of global security, regional trust, and how swiftly policies can change in today's tech-fast world. 🌏✨
Stay tuned as Tokyo weighs tradition against new security challenges. Will Japan stick to its Three Non-Nuclear Principles, or is a policy shake-up on the horizon?
Reference(s):
Expert: No nuclear weapon to be developed and possessed by Japan
cgtn.com
