Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Remarks on August 7, 2026

CCTV: A recent survey conducted by the Japan Association for Public Opinion Research shows that 76 percent of people in Japan support upholding the country's three non-nuclear principles of not producing, possessing or allowing nuclear weapons on its territory. The survey also found that 77 percent believe Japan should not pursue nuclear sharing, an arrangement under which the United States would station nuclear weapons in Japan. What is China's comment?

Lin Jian: The fact that nearly 80 percent of people in Japan support upholding the three non-nuclear principles and oppose nuclear sharing speaks to the Japanese public's overwhelming and clear-cut opposition to possessing nuclear weapons. It also reflects how much the Japanese public cherishes peace and prosperity which has not come easy. Recent moves by those running the Japanese government to clamor for "nuclear option" and seek to violate the three non-nuclear principles only reveal Japanese right-wing forces' inflating political and military ambitions, who are gambling with the future of over 100 million Japanese people.

The will of the people must not be defied. The Japanese authorities should listen to the call of the people, fulfill its obligation under international law of not accepting, producing, possessing or proliferating nuclear weapons, stop playing with fire on the issue of nuclear weapons, and not repeat the wrong path of miscalculating historical trend and acting against the people's will for peace.

China Daily: According to a press release from the Office of the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, on August 5, Prime Minister Matthew Wale clearly stated in his address to the National Parliament that the relationship between Solomon Islands and China is vital to the country's development, and reaffirmed that the government will stay committed to the one-China principle. What is China's comment?

Lin Jian: There is but one China in the world, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. The Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. This is the prevailing consensus in the international community. China commends the new government of the Solomon Islands for reiterating its firm commitment to the one-China principle. This will solidify our bilateral political foundation and provide the necessary conditions for deeper cooperation. China stands ready to work with Solomon Islands to continue deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership featuring mutual respect and common development for a new era, and make new progress in building a China-Solomon Islands community with a shared future in the new era.