Regarding the matter of Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kishida considering amending the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," there has been strong concerns and anger in Nagasaki, Japan. On local time November 18th, a group of atomic bomb victims in Nagasaki held an emergency press conference, formally issued a protest statement, and called on the Japanese government to immediately withdraw the related discussion.

The organization stated that any relaxation of the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" is absolutely unacceptable, and will soon officially submit the protest statement to Taro Kishida.

The "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" refer to not possessing, not manufacturing, and not introducing nuclear weapons. This principle was adopted at a plenary session of the Japanese House of Representatives in 1971, becoming the basic policy of the Japanese government regarding nuclear weapons.

Regarding the matter of Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kishida considering amending the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," Hiroshima Prefectural Governor Hidehiko Yamasaki said at a regular press conference on November 18th that as the first place in human history to be bombed by an atomic bomb, it should certainly adhere absolutely to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles." Yamasaki stated that once the relevant discussion comes to light, he would urge the government to uphold the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles."

Taro Kishida, photo (source: Oriental IC)

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On the 17th, the governors of Okinawa and Nagasaki prefectures also expressed strong opposition to the movement of Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kishida to amend the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," emphasizing that promoting nuclear disarmament is the people's wish, and the head of government must respect public opinion.

Okinawa Prefectural Governor Denny Tamaki said, "Japan is the only country that has suffered from a nuclear weapon attack. If Japan takes actions such as amending the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' that go against the efforts to abolish nuclear weapons, the citizens will definitely not accept it."

Tamaki warned the Japanese government, pointing out that "understanding the people's desire to abolish nuclear weapons is also one of the prime minister's responsibilities. I hope the government fully considers this."

Regarding Kishida's remarks on July 7th at the House of Representatives Budget Committee that "the situation in Taiwan" belongs to a "life-or-death crisis," Tamaki said, "The recent statements by the prime minister are more sharp and radical than the traditional position of the government. As a statement from the head of a country, it has a significant impact on the international community. This is something to be concerned about." He urged Kishida to be cautious in his response.

Regarding the matter of Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kishida considering amending the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," Nagasaki Prefectural Governor Ken-go Oishi raised objections at a press conference. Oishi stated that as a region that was bombed by an atomic bomb, this is completely unacceptable.

Hiroshima, Japan (photo source)

The "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" refer to not possessing, not manufacturing, and not introducing nuclear weapons. In 1967, then-Japanese Prime Minister Eisaku Satō proposed the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" during a speech in the Diet. This principle was adopted at a plenary session of the Japanese House of Representatives in 1971, becoming the basic policy of the Japanese government regarding nuclear weapons.

In 2022, the Japanese government's "Security Three Documents" also clearly stated that the basic policy of upholding the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" would not change. However, according to reports by Japanese media, Kishida is considering revising the principle of not introducing nuclear weapons in the "Three Security Documents" when revising the "National Security Strategy," which has caused strong concerns within Japan.

The Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun published an editorial on the 14th stating that as a country that was bombed by an atomic bomb during World War II, Japan has positioned the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" as a national policy, and this principle has long enjoyed broad support from the Japanese people. Kishida should deeply understand that the policy of upholding the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" cannot be changed recklessly based on the prime minister's whim.

Sources: Comprehensive news from Jimu News, CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency, previous reports

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