On November 5, Japanese officials revealed to the media that the Japanese government is considering a proposal to explicitly include the 'no-nuclear three principles' as an 'exception' in the revised National Security Strategy at the end of the year.
According to a report by Kyodo News, the most likely option at present is to “allow the transport of nuclear weapons into Japan in emergency situations”, without any changes being made to the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” themselves.
The official interpretation of the Japanese government regarding the “Three Non-Nuclear Principles” is that Japan should neither possess nor manufacture nuclear weapons, and should not allow nuclear weapons to enter its territory or waters. However, as early as 2010, then-Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada mentioned an exception in his parliamentary defense: if Japan’s security cannot be guaranteed without allowing warships carrying nuclear weapons to dock, the government may make a “major decision” to permit such warships to dock, and then explain this decision to the public.
High Market Early Rain Government currently continues this stance.
In October of this year, Japanese Prime Minister Yukie Akamine mentioned during discussions on the revision of security documents such as the National Security Strategy that there is room for discussion regarding America's "extended nuclear deterrence" and the so-called "exceptionalism" by Katsuya Okada.
The so-called “extended nuclear deterrence” means that the United States is committed to using military forces, including nuclear weapons, to protect its allies. Although Japan has long claimed to adhere to the “no-nuclear principles” of not possessing, not manufacturing, and not transporting nuclear weapons, it has actually been under the protection of the US nuclear umbrella and continues to strengthen its nuclear strategic coordination with the United States.
Regarding Japan's dangerous actions related to nuclear weapons and the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles', China has clearly stated its position in the past.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Japan attempts to promote the return of nuclear weapons to Japan by strengthening cooperation in "extended deterrence," seeking "nuclear sharing," and modifying the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles." Some forces in Japan are trying to gain nuclear weapons, revealing the ambitions of Japanese right-wing conservatives to revive militarism, break free from international order constraints, and accelerate "re-militarization." China urges Japan to stop seeking excuses for expanding its military power and to stop testing the boundaries of international justice regarding nuclear issues.
