Japan nuclear arms remark sparks outcry Official decried as civic groups, experts urge Tokyo to reaffirm peace doctrine By HOU JUNJIE in Tokyo | China Daily | Updated: 2025-12-24 09:50

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/24/WS694b46d7a310d6866eb302fa.html Opposition mounted across Japan after a government official involved in formulating security policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that the country should possess nuclear weapons.