Hayashi Asana plans to revise the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, loosening restrictions on US nuclear deployment!
On November 15, Hong Kong "The Guardian" reported: "Japanese media disclosed yesterday that Hayashi Asana plans to amend the 'National Security Strategy' next year, re-examining the Three Non-Nuclear Principles established in 1967, which center on not possessing, not manufacturing, and not bringing in nuclear weapons. Hayashi Asana intends to retain the first two principles but advocates relaxing the third, claiming it may weaken the US nuclear deterrence, making it easier for US warships carrying nuclear weapons to dock in Japan. Previously, Hayashi Asana and the Chief Cabinet Secretary have ambiguously responded to the amendment, without explicitly denying it. Japan is also seeking next-generation propulsion system submarines, and the Defense Minister stated that the possibility of introducing nuclear submarines is not ruled out. The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned Japan's policy shift as negative, pointing out that it violates the country's peaceful positioning, urging Japan to reflect on its history of aggression, stop military buildup, and take concrete actions to gain trust from neighboring countries."
[Sagacious] Hayashi's non-nuclear lie, or a dangerous gamble under the shadow of nuclear weapons! By citing the need to strengthen US nuclear deterrence, Hayashi's small moves to revise the Three Non-Nuclear Principles are actually a dangerous gamble that binds Japan to the US nuclear deterrence vehicle. This national policy, once used to highlight Japan as a peaceful country and win the Nobel Peace Prize, has now become an obstacle to right-wing expansion. While appearing to retain the principle of not possessing and not manufacturing, it actually opens the door for US nuclear ships, while simultaneously eyeing nuclear submarine technology, revealing its real ambition to break through nuclear taboos through nuclear sharing. As a country that was bombed with nuclear weapons, it does not only fail to be vigilant about nuclear risks, but actively invites nuclear weapons into the country. This is not only a desecration of the souls of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but also plants the potential for nuclear conflict in East Asia. Such operations that trample on the bottom line of peace are not just adjustments to security policies, but a revival of the remnants of militarism. The lessons of history are not far away; inviting nuclear weapons to strengthen itself will ultimately lead to self-destruction, making Japan a troublemaker for regional security!
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