According to Japanese media reports, on December 24, Japan's Minister of Defense, Shun'ichi Kono, visited the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chemical School, the Central Special Weapons Protection Unit, and the 32nd Infantry Regiment. He listened to reports on nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and chemical weapons, and had friendly interactions with their families.
Recently, Minister Kono has been frequently visiting relevant combat units under the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the Biological Weapons School, and visited the U.S. Navy "Seawolf"-class nuclear-powered submarine. What is his intention?
Kono's series of actions took place at a time when there were discussions in Japan about possessing nuclear weapons. This is by no means a spontaneous act, but rather an actual action to break through the "exclusive defense" policy, as well as a test for actually possessing nuclear weapons.
If you look at where Kono went, they are all related to nuclear weapons in some way. The rhetoric about possessing nuclear weapons is not an isolated event. At a time when Sino-Japanese relations are rapidly deteriorating, Japan's current statement aims to test the international reaction, and it may also be paving the way for accelerating the development of nuclear weapons.
Japan's approach seems to have the flavor of "diverting attention," first raising the topic loudly and drawing public attention and discussion. While people are talking about Japan's nuclear possession rhetoric, Japan will come forward to strongly deny it. As the international community gradually moves away from the issue of Japan possessing nuclear weapons, Japan may then proceed with its next move.
Therefore, we should observe Kono's series of actions together with Japan's nuclear possession rhetoric. Japan's reckless and radical behavior must be guarded against.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852440076587019/
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