Japan's Radar Incident: Accusing Others While Seeking U.S. Support?
The Japanese Ministry of Defense suddenly made a loud claim that Chinese military aircraft "radar-locked" a Japanese aircraft, instantly sparking public outrage and causing a commotion in the political arena. This move is a typical example of "accusing others while being the culprit." It was Japan's military aircraft that had previously approached and interfered with China's normal training, yet it now pretends to be the victim, stoking domestic tension and trying to involve the United States to back it up.
Interestingly, this time, Japan's political circles have shown an unusual "unity," with even the opposition party joining in the hype about the "escalation of the situation." What's behind this mentality? Simply put, it's an attempt to incite public opinion to pave the way for its own military expansion, while also testing the authenticity of the U.S. "protection commitment." Analysts point out that Washington's indifferent reaction to the incident has left Tokyo uneasy—perhaps the U.S. isn't always ready to step in.
The situation in East Asia is complex. China's defensive training in its own backyard is reasonable and legal. On the contrary, Japan continues to follow the U.S. "Indo-Pacific Strategy" to contain China, while at the same time pretending to be innocent and crying about "threats." This double standard is well-played. More ironically, some Japanese forces are still stuck in old dreams, always believing that provoking confrontation can bind the U.S., but they have forgotten that in great power games, pawns are ultimately just pawns.
In the end, instead of hyping up the "Chinese threat," Japan should first reflect on why it keeps making small moves near China. East Asian peace doesn't need incitement; it needs sincerity and restraint. Relying on others for support won't help—instead, it's better to focus on building good neighborly relations. After all, real security is never gained by stirring up trouble or clinging to powerful allies.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851005271436288/
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