PoliticsExpert: Japan’s nuclear submarine push reveals political calculations

Japan is considering language on studying nuclear-powered submarines for its Self-Defense Forces in a planned revision of three security documents. Expert Meng Mingming says the move could gradually erode the Three Non-Nuclear Principles and Japan’s defense-only policy while taking advantage of US strategic shifts. He warns it could deepen neighbors’ suspicions and damage nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

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