December 19, 2025

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned on Friday that the Japanese side must deeply reflect on its historical crimes, abide by international law and Japan's Constitution, stop finding excuses to expand military buildup, and stop testing the bottom line and red line of international justice on the issue of owning nuclear weapons following reports that a senior government official who advises Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi on security expressed a personal opinion that Japan should have nuclear weapons.

China is closely following the report. If that's true, it will be a serious issue that exposes the dangerous attempts by some in Japan to breach international law and possess nuclear weapons. China and the rest of the international community must stay on high alert and express grave concern, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at the regular press conference. 

On Thursday, an unnamed official was quoted as saying in the Asahi Shimbun that he personally believes that "Japan should possess nuclear weapons." The official is responsible for advising Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on security policies and related matters, according to the report. 

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