The Japanese government is scrambling to collect and analyze intelligence on possible discussions regarding North Korea's nuclear weapons development following Xi's visit.
The lack of any public reference to North Korea's nuclear program during the talks has reinforced the perception that China no longer views denuclearization as a viable option. Japan is wary of closer military ties between China and North Korea after the Xi visit, with the government collecting intelligence on possible discussions. The summit between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un drew attention for what was left unsaid about the nuclear program.
