China Condemns Japanese Military Policy Changes

A Chinese delegation stated during the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons on April 29 that the United States has withdrawn from various missile defense treaties over the last 20 years. A Chinese delegation criticized the United States for the expiration of the Open Skies Treaty and other arms control agreements, stating these actions undermine international security and nuclear arms control. A Chinese representative stated that the United States is the largest source of instability in the fields of arms control and strategic stability. A Chinese representative stated that US initiatives are based on false narratives regarding nuclear threats to attempt to overturn international disarmament consensus. A Chinese delegation stated that the US is engaging in hypocrisy by calling for dialogue while simultaneously investing nearly $100 billion annually into nuclear force construction. The Chinese government characterized US actions as attempts to strengthen and monopolize strategic advantages through military expansion. A trending Chinese document addresses Japan's discussions regarding the potential modification of its 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles'. The document specifically highlights Japanese officials discussing modifications to the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' (not possessing, not manufacturing, and not importing nuclear weapons). The document specifically highlights that Japanese officials have openly discussed modifying the 'Three Non-Nuclear Principles' and notes a 2025 statement from the Japanese Prime Minister regarding uncertainty over these principles during security policy revisions. China has issued a warning regarding Japan's new military policies, stating they pose a real danger to global peace and stability.