China nuclear arsenal
Japan's Prime Minister Signals Potential Revision of Country's Historic Non-Nuclear Principles
Nov 12, 2025 09:07 pm CST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has hinted at possibly revising Japan's decades-old ban on nuclear weapons entering its territory, reflecting shifting security perspectives as regional tensions rise. While maintaining the current three non-nuclear principles for now, her parliamentary comments suggest openness to policy changes that could reshape Japan's nuclear stance amid growing security concerns about China's expanding nuclear capabilities.
Trump Administration Clarifies Plans for US Nuclear Weapons Testing: No Explosions Planned Despite President's Announcement
Nov 03, 2025 10:12 am CST
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has clarified that President Trump's recent directive to test US nuclear weapons will not involve actual nuclear explosions, but rather system tests and non-critical explosions to ensure weapon functionality. Trump has defended his decision by claiming Russia and China are already conducting similar tests without public disclosure, marking a potential shift in America's nuclear testing policy after a 33-year hiatus.