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Japan's Ruling Party Debates Nuclear Policy Amid Tensions

11/30/2025

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is debating a shift in its non-nuclear principles amid tensions with China and North Korea.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled an ambiguous stance on Japan's policy against nuclear weapons, drawing criticism from former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and atomic bomb survivors.
Public sentiment favors retaining the principles, with about 70% opposing nuclear armament as Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is debating a shift in its non-nuclear principles amid tensions with China and North Korea.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled an ambiguous stance on Japan's policy against nuclear weapons, drawing criticism from former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and atomic bomb survivors.
Public sentiment favors retaining the principles, with about 70% opposing nuclear armament as Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.