# Expert: Japan’s nuclear submarine push reveals political calculations

https://mins.news/en/item/92495

- CGTN, 2026-10-08 13:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-08/Expert-Japan-s-nuclear-submarine-push-reveals-political-calculations-1R4V2oTlb9u/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> 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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