China Asks Japan to Be Cautious Concerning Nuclear Sharing

Foreign Ministry of China expressed serious concern over Japan's acceptance of nuclear weapons deployment on its soil, and urged Japan to be cautious.

During a daily press briefing, Zhao Lijian, the Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry said, "As non-nuclear weapon state party to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Japan should earnestly fulfill its international obligations in this regard."

He noted that China has always opposed the deployment of nuclear weapons by nuclear-weapon states on the territory of other countries.

"For historical reasons, the relevant movements of the Japanese side in the field of military security have always attracted great attentions," He added.

The spokesperson said that in recent days, there have been continuous and dangerous comments in Japan that violate the country's three non-clear principles. This has forced Japan's Asian neighbors and the international community to strongly question whether or not Japan can adhere to the path of peaceful development.

Zhao Explained that China expressed serious concern and urges Japan to be cautious in its words and deeds, and take a responsible attitude in maintaining regional peace and stability.

Contributed by Israa Farhan