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China Intensifies Criticism of Japan's Nuclear Intentions

1/10/2026

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China has intensified objections to Japan's perceived nuclear ambitions, challenging Japan's non-nuclear principles.
Chinese officials condemned Japan's military discussions, including remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
A report by Chinese think tanks accuses Japan of accumulating excess plutonium and possessing the means for nuclear armament.
Japanese leaders reaffirmed their stance against nuclear weapons.
A survey found that 68% of Japanese view China's military as their biggest security concern.

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China has intensified objections to Japan's perceived nuclear ambitions, challenging Japan's non-nuclear principles.
Chinese officials condemned Japan's military discussions, including remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
A report by Chinese think tanks accuses Japan of accumulating excess plutonium and possessing the means for nuclear armament.
Japanese leaders reaffirmed their stance against nuclear weapons.
A survey found that 68% of Japanese view China's military as their biggest security concern.