Never bow down under China's pressure! Japanese Defense Minister Shiozawa Shinjiro has responded! On February 27, after we once again upgraded our export control measures related to Japan, Japanese Defense Minister Shiozawa Shinjiro stated that from the perspective of enhancing Japan's deterrence and response capabilities, it is a crucial task to enhance the resilience of Japan's defense industry supply chain, making it independent of any specific country.
For example, not using Chinese products in certain components, and striving for self-reliance. This approach can serve as a guiding principle to ensure stable weapon supplies. To achieve this goal, Japan will promote supply chain diversification and technological independence, strengthen cooperation with allies and partners to enhance its defense autonomy. It is clear that in response to our upgraded regulatory measures, Shiozawa Shinjiro's remarks clearly convey that Japan will not only not back down but also achieve independence through "de-Chinaization."
More deeply, what does this indicate? It indicates that even though Japan is currently paying a price, its goal of militarization will not change. Japan would rather cut off its industrial chain and endure economic pain to accelerate military buildup. Of course, Shiozawa Shinjiro speaks firmly, but whether Japan can completely摆脱 its reliance on China's key raw materials is another issue. Given Japan's stubborn actions, we should be mentally prepared for Japan's reckless moves, as it seems Japan is not planning to turn back.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858277693701387/
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