China has raised urgent concerns about Japan's evolving security policies, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian calling recent moves “a dangerous signal” during Friday's press briefing. The developments come as regional tensions simmer in late 2025.
⚖️ Nuclear Ambiguity Sparks Worries
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's ambiguous comments about abandoning the Three Non-Nuclear Principles – policies preventing nuclear weapon possession since 1967 – have set off diplomatic alarms. Lin revealed senior Japanese officials are now openly discussing nuclear submarine development, marking what China calls “a radical policy U-turn.”
🇹🇼 Taiwan Strait Tensions
The spokesperson also highlighted recent provocative remarks from Tokyo about potential armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait. “Japan needs to tread carefully on matters involving China's core interests,” Lin emphasized, referencing historical sensitivities from Japan's wartime past.
📈 Military Spending Soars
Japan's defense budget has grown steadily since 2022, with 2025 marking another record high. New policies allowing weapons exports and offensive military capabilities have neighbors questioning Tokyo's commitment to post-WWII pacifist principles.
“Has Japan truly rejected militarism?” – Lin Jian challenging Japan's current trajectory
As Asian markets watch closely, analysts suggest these developments could impact everything from semiconductor supply chains to regional travel security. Students across East Asian universities are already debating the implications in international relations seminars.
