Core Viewpoint - The recent statements from a Japanese government official advocating for Japan to possess nuclear weapons have sparked significant domestic criticism, highlighting a potential shift in Japan's post-war security policy under Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's administration [1][3]. Group 1: Security Policy Changes - The Japanese government is accelerating defense spending, which some experts believe could lead Japan towards militarization and away from its historical stance on war [5][7]. - The current administration's moves to modify the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" are seen as dangerous and could undermine international trust in Japan [3][7]. Group 2: Historical Context and Public Sentiment - There is a growing concern among scholars that Japan's "peace" museums are increasingly downplaying the country's wartime aggression and the realities of its historical actions [7][9]. - The Osaka International Peace Center previously showcased Japan's wartime aggression but ceased to do so around 1990 due to public backlash, now focusing solely on the suffering caused by air raids [9].

山边昌彦表示，近年来，在日本社会多地"和平"纪念馆正在悄然转向，不少展现日本对外侵略历史、揭示战争真相的内容被有意弱化、缩减甚至删除。 山边昌彦说，日本政府加速提高防卫开支，可能会把日本一步步引向战争。 日本"和平"纪念馆战争史展示研究学者 山边昌彦：我认为不应该加速提高防卫开支。我并不认为增加防卫费是为了和平，更像是为了让日本能够进行战争 而强化防卫力量。这意味着要改变日本本应持有的对待战争的基本态度。这是一个重大的问题，这样做可能会把日本一步步引向战争。我认为这是危险的。 日本首相高市早苗上台后，在试图改变日本战后安保政策方面的举动接连不断。近期有消息曝出，日本首相官邸一名负责安全保障政策的官员向官邸记者团 表达了"日本应拥有核武器"的想法。相关言论被披露后，在日本国内引发舆论批评。作为研究日本各地"和平"纪念馆战争史展示的学者，山边昌彦表示，日 本政府应当正视过去侵略战争的加害历史，修改"无核三原则"、加速增加防卫费种种动向十分危险。 日本"和平"纪念馆战争史展示研究学者 山边昌彦：日本坚持当前的"无核三原则"，是其他国家对日本信任的基本要求，而这一点正被现政府置于危险之 中。日本政府的做法是危险的，日 ...

Group 1: Government's Military Expansion - The Japanese government under Prime Minister Kishi has accelerated military expansion, with officials openly advocating for Japan to possess nuclear weapons and aiming to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP two years ahead of schedule [1][2][4] - The government plans to allocate 9 trillion yen (approximately 41 billion USD) for defense in the initial budget for the fiscal year 2026, marking a historic high [3][4] - Japan's defense budget has increased for 13 consecutive years, with a 60% surge over the past five years, raising concerns about the implications for regional security [4][5] Group 2: Domestic Reactions and Criticism - There has been significant backlash from various sectors in Japan, including former defense ministers and political leaders, who deem the push for nuclear armament as irresponsible and contrary to Japan's security principles [2][3][6] - The Japanese Communist Party and other opposition figures have criticized the government's military spending, arguing it does not contribute to peace and stability [4][5] - Public protests have emerged against the government's prioritization of military spending over social welfare, with citizens expressing concerns about the impact on healthcare and education budgets [5][6] Group 3: Military-Industrial Complex - The increase in defense spending has significantly benefited Japanese military contractors, with companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries seeing sales growth in the defense sector ranging from 25% to 87% [5][6] - The ongoing military budget expansion raises concerns about the emergence of a military-industrial complex in Japan, which could lead to increased militarization and potential conflicts [5][6][7] - Critics warn that Japan's shift towards a more militarized stance could lead to a resurgence of militarism, drawing parallels to historical precedents [6][7]

Group 1 - A Japanese official suggested that Japan should possess nuclear weapons, leading to concerns about the potential revision of the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" [1][2] - The Chinese government expressed shock at these statements, viewing them as a serious threat to international peace and stability, and a challenge to the post-war international order [1][3] - The Japanese government, while stating that its nuclear policy has not changed, has not clearly committed to maintaining the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" amid discussions on defense strategy reform [1][2] Group 2 - Hiroshima Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the government to adhere to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," emphasizing the need for Japan to recognize the importance of these principles [2] - Surrounding countries, including Russia and North Korea, have voiced strong opposition to Japan's discussions on nuclear armament, highlighting regional security concerns [2] - The Chinese Foreign Ministry raised three key points questioning Japan's nuclear ambitions, emphasizing Japan's obligations under international law and the potential destabilization of the international non-proliferation regime [3][4]

日本《琉球新报》20日刊发社论指出，"日本拥核论"严重背离了"无核三原则"。而且此番言论竟出自一 名高官之口，完全不可接受。相关言论严重伤害原子弹爆炸受害者的感情，日本政府必须进行反省，并 再次表明坚持"无核三原则"的立场。 新华社东京12月22日电（记者陈泽安、张涛）日本首相官邸一名负责安全保障政策的高官18日扬言"日 本应拥有核武器"，引发多方批评。 共同社22日报道说，日本广岛县议会全体会议当日一致通过一份意见书，要求日本政府坚持"无核三原 则"。意见书指出，修改"无核三原则"的企图引发人们担忧，"80年前广岛和长崎遭遇的灾难不能重 演"，并要求日本政府充分理解当地民众对实现没有核武器的和平世界的期望。 据日本共同社报道，立宪民主党党首野田佳彦22日再次要求日本首相高市早苗尽快撤换发表"日本拥核 论"的官员。他当日在广岛县吴市表示："任命一名持'日本拥核论'的人担任负责安保政策的首相官邸高 官本身就存在问题。这是任命者的责任，希望他们尽快采取行动。" 1945年8月6日和9日，为促使发动侵略战争的日本尽快投降，美军分别向广岛和长崎投放了原子弹。 1967年，时任日本首相佐藤荣作在国会发言时提出"无核三原 ...

另据共同社报道，高市早苗11月中旬就开始探讨在修订《国家安全保障战略》等"安保三文件"时 对"无核三原则"中不运进核武器的原则进行修改。关于高市企图修改"无核三原则"，野田表示："我担 心他们对核问题的认识出现根本性偏差。" 新华社东京12月22日电（记者陈泽安 张涛）日本首相官邸一名负责安全保障政策的高官18日扬 言"日本应拥有核武器"，引发多方批评。 共同社22日报道说，日本广岛县议会全体会议当日一致通过一份意见书，要求日本政府坚持"无核 三原则"。意见书指出，修改"无核三原则"的企图引发人们担忧，"80年前广岛和长崎遭遇的灾难不能重 演"，并要求日本政府充分理解当地民众对实现没有核武器的和平世界的期望。 日本《赤旗报》22日报道，日本共产党政策委员长山添拓21日在日本广播协会的一档电视节目中 说，日本是唯一在战争中遭到过原子弹轰炸的国家，公然否定"无核三原则"绝对不可接受，应该撤回相 关言论并罢免相关人士。 日本《琉球新报》20日刊发社论指出，"日本拥核论"严重背离了"无核三原则"。而且此番言论竟出 自一名高官之口，完全不可接受。相关言论严重伤害原子弹爆炸受害者的感情，日本政府必须进行反 省，并再次表明 ...

Core Viewpoint - Recent comments from officials in the Japanese Prime Minister's office advocating for nuclear armament have sparked significant criticism from various Japanese media outlets, emphasizing the gravity of such statements beyond mere personal opinions [1][2]. Group 1: Nuclear Policy and Government Response - The "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" of not possessing, producing, or introducing nuclear weapons are fundamental to Japan's post-war national policy, and the recent remarks contradict the government's established stance [2][3]. - There is growing internal pressure within the ruling coalition, as well as from opposition parties, demanding accountability and the replacement of officials involved in the nuclear comments [2][3]. - The government must recognize that continued ambiguity on nuclear issues could ultimately harm national interests, especially in light of recent diplomatic tensions [2][3]. Group 2: Historical Context and Responsibility - Japan, as the only nation to have experienced atomic bombings, has a unique responsibility towards nuclear disarmament, and any casual promotion of nuclear armament by high-ranking officials is deemed unacceptable [3][4]. - Recent signals from the Japanese government, including potential revisions to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" and discussions about introducing nuclear submarines, raise concerns about a shift towards nuclear armament [3][4].

广岛县议会议长中本隆志对媒体表示，"（日本政府考虑修改无核原则）是令人愤慨的，如果属实，我 们坚决反对，必须阻止它。" 来源：@环球时报 转自：北京日报客户端 据日本共同社22日报道，日本广岛县议会当天通过一项声明，敦促日本政府坚持"无核三原则"，并努力 实现无核世界。此前，日本首相高市早苗政府的一名负责安保政策的高级官员对记者声称，他认为"日 本应当拥有核武器"。 声明中，广岛县议会表达了当地对于日本政府考虑修改"无核三项原则"的担忧。声明称："作为唯一遭 受过原子弹轰炸的国家，我们有责任继续努力实现一个无核武器的世界。80年前发生在广岛和长崎的灾 难绝不能重演。" ...

新华社记者：近日，日本首相官邸一位负责安保政策的高官向媒体宣称，日本应该拥有核武器。此后， 日本防卫大臣称推进讨论"无核三原则"时不排除任何选项。上述言论引发日本国内各界人士和俄罗斯等 周边国家强烈批评。请问中方对此有何评论？ 林剑：中方对日本首相官邸高官、首相侧近公然宣称日本应该拥有核武器感到震惊。日本内阁官房长官 拒绝就此作出澄清，日本防卫大臣还就是否修改"无核三原则"宣称，"不排除任何选项"。联系到日本媒 体此前报道高市首相计划修改"无核三原则"，上述言论是对战后国际秩序和核不扩散体系的公然挑衅， 对地区和国际和平稳定的严重威胁，对日本宣称"走和平发展道路"的完全背离，绝非"个人行为"可以搪 塞敷衍，国际社会必须对此高度警惕和坚决反对。 林剑：美方随意扣押他国船只的行径严重违反国际法。中方一贯反对缺乏国际法依据、未经联合国安理 会授权的非法单边制裁，反对任何违反《联合国宪章》宗旨和原则、侵犯别国主权安全的行为，反对一 切单边霸凌行径。委内瑞拉有权利自主发展同其他国家的互利合作，相信国际社会理解和支持委内瑞拉 维护自身正当权益的立场。 总台中国之声记者：据报道，东盟特别外长会今天在马来西亚吉隆坡举行，会议 ...

林剑强调，如果日本敢冒天下之大不韪，挑战国际正义，试探国际社会底线，我们绝不答应。 林剑指出，中方和全世界爱好和平的国家高度警惕并坚决反对日本在核武器问题上的危险倾向，强烈敦 促日方恪守国际法和自身宪法，停止在拥核问题上的试探挑衅，不要妄图挑战战后国际秩序，不要在错 误的道路上继续狂奔下去。 12月22日，外交部发言人林剑主持例行记者会。有记者问：近日，日本首相官邸一位负责安保政策的高 官向媒体宣称，日本应该拥有核武器。此后，日本防卫大臣称推进讨论"无核三原则"时不排除任何选 项。上述言论引发日本国内各界人士和俄罗斯等周边国家强烈批评。请问中方对此有何评论？ 林剑表示，中方对日本首相官邸高官、首相侧近公然宣称日本应该拥有核武器感到震惊。日本内阁官房 长官拒绝就此作出澄清，日本的防卫大臣还就是否修改"无核三原则"宣称，"不排除任何选项"。联系到 日本媒体此前报道高市首相计划修改"无核三原则"，上述的言论是对战后国际秩序和国际核不扩散体系 的公然挑衅，对地区和国际和平稳定的严重威胁，对日本宣称"走和平发展道路"的完全背离，绝非"个 人行为"可以搪塞敷衍，国际社会必须对此高度警惕和坚决反对。 ...