Biden warns Xi Japan could go nuclear if N. Korea not reined in



News Biden warns Xi Japan could go nuclear if N. Korea not reined in Despite recent speculation, Japan denies any intent, ability to develop or possess nuclear weapons John Power June 27, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Vice President Joe Biden by Center for American Progress on 2009-11-04 23:56:48 U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned the Chinese president that Japan could acquire a nuclear bomb “virtually overnight” if Washington and Beijing are not able to curb North Korea’s weapons programs. In an interview with PBS last week, Biden said he told Xi Jinping that Japan “could go nuclear tomorrow” if Pyongyang’s nuclear threat wasn’t addressed, and argued that Beijing had the “single greatest ability to influence North Korea.” U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned the Chinese president that Japan could acquire a nuclear bomb “virtually overnight” if Washington and Beijing are not able to curb North Korea’s weapons programs. In an interview with PBS last week, Biden said he told Xi Jinping that Japan “could go nuclear tomorrow” if Pyongyang’s nuclear threat wasn’t addressed, and argued that Beijing had the “single greatest ability to influence North Korea.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Biden warns Xi Japan could go nuclear if N. Korea not reined in

Despite recent speculation, Japan denies any intent, ability to develop or possess nuclear weapons

John Power June 27, 2016

Biden warns Xi Japan could go nuclear if N. Korea not reined in

Vice President Joe Biden by Center for American Progress on 2009-11-04 23:56:48

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden warned the Chinese president that Japan could acquire a nuclear bomb “virtually overnight” if Washington and Beijing are not able to curb North Korea’s weapons programs.

In an interview with PBS last week, Biden said he told Xi Jinping that Japan “could go nuclear tomorrow” if Pyongyang’s nuclear threat wasn’t addressed, and argued that Beijing had the “single greatest ability to influence North Korea.”

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