Can Nuclear Weapons and Arms Build a Sino-Japanese Honeymoon? Experts Warn of Strategic Miscalculation
The Notion That 'Strength Begets Friends' Lacks Empirical Support in Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Recent online speculation that Japan must pursue nuclear armament and large-scale military expansion to foster friendly ties with China has ignited fierce debate over bilateral relations and deterrence theory. Experts note that China has publicly expressed concern over Japanese nuclear potential, and both historical and contemporary data indicate that military parity does not necessarily translate into diplomatic trust.