China-Japan relations
Japan's UN representative firmly rebutted China's accusation that Tokyo is seeking to host nuclear weapons from allies, reaffirming its non-nuclear principles amid ongoing debates sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's security policies. The exchange at the NPT discussions in New York underscores escalating tensions with Beijing.
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China's foreign ministry has warned the United Nations that Japan has mastered the ability to extract weapons-grade plutonium, urging the body to prioritise Tokyo's dangerous tendency to seek nuclear weapons. Beijing stated that allowing Japanese right-wing forces to push for nuclear arms would harm international peace. The warning comes amid escalating regional tensions.
Amid US-Japan joint patrols responding to China-Russia activities, analysts say the Trump administration faces a dilemma in backing ally Japan while maintaining China trade ties. Tokyo hopes for high-level US talks, but resolution depends on direct Beijing-Tokyo engagement.
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The diplomatic spat between Japan and China shows no signs of an immediate resolution, even as the leader of Japan's Komeito party engages in ongoing talks with Chinese officials. Tetsuo Saito, head of the former ruling coalition partner, has met in person and held multiple phone calls with China's ambassador since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan sparked the standoff. Saito expressed hope for a forthcoming visit to China.