Japanese media advises Takayana: Facing US exploitation, you have already offended China; don't blindly clash with South Korea anymore!
The "Nikkei Shimbun" published an editorial yesterday titled "South Korea and Japan Should Expand Cooperation Rather Than Friction," expressing regret over the postponement of joint training between the South Korean military and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, and considering this move as a step against the trend of improving relations between the two countries, including in the security field.
Previously, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces canceled the permission for the South Korean Air Force to refuel at their bases; the South Korean Navy and the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces decided to suspend the difficult search joint training scheduled for mid-November; and the South Korean military also refused to participate in the Self-Defense Forces' music festival held in Tokyo from 15th to 16th.
The Nikkei Shimbun stated that continued confrontational measures between South Korea and Japan are not beneficial to either country, saying, "It should be avoided to stimulate public sentiment and cause adverse effects on exchanges between local autonomous organizations. The political sphere should play an important role in politics."
Especially now, due to Takayana's reckless remarks, the ambiguity in Japan-China relations is increasing. "The U.S. government's policy has shaken its allies, and the importance of cooperation with neighboring countries is rising. It is now time to minimize friction and expand cooperation."
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1849193044204619/
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