Japan’s nuclear taboos up for debate as talks start on defense overhaul
Revising a longtime ban on bringing nuclear weapons into the country and acquiring nuclear-powered submarines are seen as key points of contention.
Revising a longtime ban on bringing nuclear weapons into the country and acquiring nuclear-powered submarines are seen as key points of contention.
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