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Taking advantage of the Ukrainian crisis, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated on the 27th to explore the "nuclear sharing" policy of joining (NATO) (that is, deploying US nuclear weapons on the Japanese mainland). The move sparked controversy online in Japan, with many slamming Abe's irresponsible arguments.
Screenshot of the Sankei Shimbun report
According to the Japanese right-wing media "Sankei Shimbun", in the Fuji TV program on the morning of the 27th, Abe Shinzo advocated that in view of the situation in Russia and Ukraine, Japan should explore issues related to "nuclear sharing" with the United States. Abe claimed: "Although Japan is a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and holds the three principles of non-nuclear weapons," "how is the security of the world guaranteed?" Discussing this issue cannot be considered taboo.
Shinzo Abe infographic
On the other hand, Abe also reportedly said that as a nuclear-bombed country, it is important for Japan to hold high the goal of abolishing nuclear weapons and move toward this goal. The report mentioned that Nato countries such as Germany and Italy have reached a "nuclear sharing" agreement with the United States to equip U.S. nuclear weapons within the territory of these countries.
It is worth noting that on the 24th, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio stressed in his dietary reply that Japan adheres to the three principles of non-nuclear weapons, and "there is no option to use and possess nuclear weapons." ”
Abe's latest claim has also sparked controversy on the Japanese Internet, with differences of opinion among netizens. Some people support Abe's view that "nuclear sharing" can become a so-called "inhibitor" force.
On the other hand, there are also many Japanese netizens who hold negative views. Someone said: "These are not the words of the former prime minister of a country that has been bombed twice by nuclear weapons." Nuclear (weapons) are too cruel. ”
Others said, "What is this guy talking about?" Can the United States always be friends? Is it possible to ensure that the muzzle of the gun is not aimed at [Japanese] territory? Most importantly, when things happen (if nuclear sharing), they will be the target. Do you want to turn Japan into a wall for other countries? The extent to which the traitor is complete is not something that a person who has been prime minister for so many years can say. Anyway, [Abe] is not responsible for the remarks. ”
Someone said: "Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution is used to restrain such fools from getting out of control." So this fool went all the way to amend the Constitution. ”
Some people say that "nuclear sharing" and "the goal of abolishing nuclear weapons must be held aloft", and Abe's contradictory remarks at the same time are very unusual.
In addition, some netizens initially held the view that "it doesn't matter if you don't use it after 'nuclear sharing' with the United States", but after seeing that many people unreservedly agree with Abe's opinion, he felt that the situation was "serious" and said: "Don't these guys know how terrible nuclear weapons are?" ”