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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 26 MIN

Japan's nuclear ambition isn't hypothetical anymore

from The Point with Liu Xin

A working paper from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that Japan's recent remarks and policy signals could challenge the nuclear non-proliferation regime and the post-war international order. At the same time, Japan appears to be revisiting its long-standing non-nuclear principles, raising questions about where its security policy is heading. So what's driving this shift and why does it matter far beyond the region?

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