# Russia, China to oppose Japan’s attempts to obtain nuclear weapons — Chinese ambassador

https://mins.news/en/item/26782

- TASS, 2026-08-20 00:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175387

> Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said Moscow and Beijing consider the foundations of the post-war international order indisputable and will firmly oppose Japan’s accelerated remilitarization and pursuit of nuclear weapons. He said the two countries are ready to work with others to prevent a revival of Japanese militarism.

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