China demands Japan respect anti-nuclear principles and warns of risks

China has demanded that Japan respect its anti-nuclear principles and warned that the country is "playing with fire." This statement comes from the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, who responded to questions regarding a poll revealing public opinion in Japan about the government's nuclear policy.

The survey by the Japan Public Opinion Research Association showed concerns about the direction of Japan's nuclear policy. Lin Jian emphasized that certain factions within the current Japanese government are promoting a so-called "nuclear option" that could undermine Japan's commitment to anti-nuclear principles.

The Chinese government has accused Japan of attempting to question the three anti-nuclear principles, which have been fundamental to the country's defense policy since World War II. This situation has created tensions between the two countries, in an already delicate context of diplomatic relations.

On the other hand, a Japanese group opposing nuclear weapons has expressed concern over what it considers the government's attempts to alter these principles. This group, composed of survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, commemorated its 70th anniversary today.

During this commemoration, the group criticized the stance of the Japanese government, arguing that its actions could lead to a change in the country's nuclear policy, which they deem unacceptable given the historical circumstances.

The situation continues to generate debate both in Japan and in the international community regarding the implications of a potential change in Japan's nuclear policy and China's response to this development.