China has become a major presence for most countries around the world but notably for its neighboring countries in Asia. So I think it is a common position for Japan and its Asian neighbors that we certainly would strive to maintain as much as possible friendly relations with China.

I wouldn't call myself anti-nuclear. I seek a society non-reliant on nuclear energy, a society that can do without nuclear energy, and Japan can prove a role model. It’s possible.

The safest nuclear power or energy policy is to realize 'zero nuclear power.

The trend in the world right now is - not just in developed countries, but in developing countries including China and India - there is a movement to build more and more nuclear plants.

It is possible for Japan to become the model of a society that does not rely on nuclear power.

So, Japan as a country has lost its vigor, it feels very much closed in for various reasons.

If you are unable to understand the cause of a problem it is impossible to solve it.