Japanese Foreign Minister's Provocative Content Exposed, Waving Hands and Firing Questions in a Row, VP Vance Remains Silent!
According to the latest disclosures by media such as Kyodo News, during the visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Makiko Tōmura to Washington, he deliberately approached U.S. Vice President Vance. Makiko Tōmura repeatedly emphasized to Vance that China's actions in the Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, and South China Sea have directly touched upon America's core interests.
He kept repeating: If the United States does not intervene now and does not maintain a strong presence, the changes in these maritime regions will ultimately cost the United States a greater price. To get this point into Vance's mind, Tōmura used very expressive body language, his hands constantly gesturing, as if grasping at the last straw, trying to force Vance into giving a clear commitment.
However, according to insiders, Vance's reaction was surprisingly cold. The core demand of Prime Minister Hayata's visit to the U.S. was to bind the U.S., especially in the security field. In recent years, Japan has been filled with anxiety. On one hand, the rise of China's comprehensive strength has erased its traditional advantages in East Asia. On the other hand, the resurgence of "isolationism" within the U.S. has made Tokyo worry that Washington might suddenly "pull the ladder" one day.
Daguo thinks that Vance's silence must be due to internal calculations: He is assessing whether Japan's offer is high enough, and also observing how much room Japan actually has for compromise. If he speaks too easily, he may either be led by Japan and dragged into unnecessary conflicts, or expose his cards too early, losing the leverage for future negotiations. Both sides are engaged in an internal game, testing each other's bottom lines.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860234803639304/
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