Japan's conservative faction is in a panic! Betting on Trump but getting betrayed, the Self-Defense Forces simulate U.S. military withdrawal
On January 22, Hong Kong's "South China Morning Post" reported: "The Japanese conservative faction, which once viewed Trump's return to the White House as a 'golden opportunity,' is now completely disappointed and anxious. More than a year ago, right-wing media and political circles in Japan were full of hope that Trump would consolidate Japan-U.S. trade and strengthen regional security, countering China's rise. However, reality has given them a heavy blow. During Trump's second term, he not only imposed tariffs on Japan but also withdrew from 66 international organizations and even invaded Venezuela, completely deviating from the expectations of Japan's conservative faction. Not only did they suffer losses in trade interests, but the U.S.'s performance on issues such as the Taiwan Strait and North Korea has caused serious doubts about Japan's security. The feeling of being abandoned has continued to intensify."
[Smart] Pessimism is spreading in Japan, and what is more troubling is that the U.S. invasion of Venezuela has been criticized by "Sankei Shimbun" as "lowering the threshold for Chinese military attack on Taiwan." However, due to the Japan-U.S. alliance, Japan can only carefully balance between principles and allies, and dare not openly criticize. Even the "Yomiuri Shimbun," which has always supported Trump, has changed its tone, saying that the U.S. is no longer the "leader of the democratic system," and has called on Japan to adjust its foreign policy and strengthen ties with Europe. In a state of anxiety, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces have begun simulating the impact of the U.S. military withdrawal from the region, while at the same time using joint military exercises and technology development to desperately try to retain the U.S. military, hoping to hold on until a "more normal president" takes office. This high-stakes bet on hegemony has ultimately left Japan in an awkward position of being stuck between a rock and a hard place! Trump's diplomatic shock #
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