America is trying to restrain Japan's desire to possess nuclear weapons
The U.S. State Department spokesperson on the 19th commented on the remarks by a government official of the Kishida administration stating that "Japan has the need to possess nuclear weapons," saying: "Japan is an international leader in nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear arms control." This statement may be intended to counter the argument for nuclear possession. The spokesperson commented on the official's remarks about nuclear possession, saying: "Japan is a world leader in promoting nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear arms control, and also an important partner of the United States."
This statement is seen as urging Japan - the only country to have suffered from nuclear attacks - to continue to uphold its position advocating a nuclear-free world so far.
On the 18th, a government official responsible for security policy within the Kishida administration told reporters: "I think we should have nuclear weapons," indicating his view that Japan has the need to possess nuclear weapons. The remarks were made in an informal interview under the premise of being non-public, and he also mentioned that it would not be easy to realize in reality.
In an informal interview, when asked about his views on nuclear possession, the government official said that Japan needs to have nuclear weapons, explaining that "in the end, we can only rely on ourselves," but also pointed out that "it's not something that can be done immediately like going to a convenience store to buy something."
The Three Non-Nuclear Principles originated from the answer given by Prime Minister Hashimoto in 1967 during a session of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, where he proposed "not possessing, not manufacturing, and not introducing nuclear weapons." In the current three relevant documents, it is clearly stated that "we will continue to adhere to the basic policy of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles." On the other hand, Takahashi Harumi, before becoming prime minister, had stated during the 2024 Liberal Democratic Party leadership election: "It is necessary to discuss how to view the 'non-introduction' part of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles."
Source: rfi
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