Japan's nuclear ambition isn't hypothetical anymore

A recent 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?

Guests: Alex Lo, South China Morning Post Columnist. Peter Chang, Former Deputy Director, Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya; Research Associate, Malaysia-China Friendship Association. John Gong, Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Center for International Governance Innovation.

00:00 — Intro
02:05 — Alarming paper points to Japan's re-militarization
05:14 — The Three Non-Nuclear Principles explained
07:50 — Sanae Takaichi and the push for militarization
11:56 — Japan vs. Iran: Non-proliferation double standard
17:27 — Japan's nuclear tactics: Salami slicing?
20:34 — Is rearmament driving the narrative, not rising threats?
21:28 — Southeast Asia's view: Unresolved past and war memory
24:12 — Is China underreacting?

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