According to RT, on February 20, Japanese Prime Minister Takayoshi Kato delivered a policy speech in the House of Representatives introducing his economic policy, stating that Japan will accelerate the restart of nuclear reactors.

The "accelerating the restart of nuclear reactors" mentioned by Japanese Prime Minister Takayoshi Kato in his policy speech is a core part of his energy strategy. This measure is not only related to power supply but is also deeply tied to Japan's industrial layout and security agenda.

Japan's strategic intention is clear: linking energy independence with the relaxation of security constraints. Analysts point out that this move, on the surface, is to address an energy crisis, but its deeper logic is to enhance "strategic autonomy" and the "deterrence" of the Japan-US alliance. While restarting nuclear power, Japan is also discussing revising the "three non-nuclear principles," aiming to pave the way for military relaxation. Ahead of his visit to the United States next month, Japan is accelerating practical-level cooperation with the United States on nuclear energy, involving projects such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Toshiba participating in the construction of small modular reactors, showing obvious strategic integration intentions.

In addition to restarting existing reactors, Japan has clearly stated its intention to promote the development and installation of next-generation reactors. On the resource side, it is accelerating deep-sea rare earth mining, attempting to bypass the supply chain dominated by China and build a "non-red supply chain."

Risks behind the gamble. These radical policies are called a "gamble" by the outside world. Safety risks (such as the failure after the restart of the Fukushima Daiichi reactor), financial pressure (debt exceeding 260% of GDP), and the risk of losing strategic autonomy (Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warned that Japan might be forced into conflicts), all make the future of this policy highly uncertain.

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