Japan recently made a statement regarding 'nuclear possession' which has elicited reactions from both the United States and China. Although the details of the statement are not clarified in the headline, it suggests a shift or contention in Japan's nuclear policy. It's unclear when and where this statement was made, but it's significant due to the strategic dynamics of US-China relations and their geopolitical interests in Asia, especially with nuclear-armed North Korea in the vicinity.

Japan's post-WWII constitution, heavily influenced by the US, renounces nuclear weapons. Still, debates occasionally surface about whether Japan should reconsider this position, given regional security concerns. Nuclear issues are sensitive in Japan, considering its history as the only nation to have experienced nuclear bombings during war. The implications of Japan's recent statement would likely cause national discussions about security, ethics, and foreign relations.

In the US or EU, nuclear armament is a significant political issue strongly tied to national security and foreign policy. Both have powerful nuclear arsenals and participate actively in global Non-Proliferation Treaty efforts. Public opinion varies, but these regions have not faced the direct devastation of nuclear attack like Japan, potentially leading to different perspectives on the possession and use of such weapons.