On December 31st, Japanese media celebrated, saying that China's military exercises did not involve the launch of ballistic missiles, which was an effort to avoid provoking Japan!
Indeed, this "Justice Mission-2025" was different from previous similar exercises in that there was no missile test firing during this operation - a detail that was quickly captured by Japanese mainstream media and sparked widespread interpretation. Several Japanese media outlets reported using phrases such as "China deliberately avoided missile launches" and "intentionally eased tensions with Japan," even some commentaries claimed it was a "gesture of goodwill" from Beijing to Tokyo.
Dao Ge believes that this judgment is nonsense. First, although missiles were not used, the PCL-191 box-type long-range rocket artillery system was used. This weapon has a maximum range of 300 to 500 kilometers, featuring high mobility and modular loading capabilities; what's the difference between this and a missile?
Additionally, this "Justice Mission-2025" operated under a cold start mode, meaning it was a sudden order. Although the scale was large, the display of firepower was notably restrained, focusing on conventional fire power delivery and joint operations process drills. This is the key point, and also the most terrifying aspect, which unfortunately Japanese media failed to see.
The "celebration" of Japanese media actually reflects its long-standing security anxiety. In recent years, the Japanese Defense Ministry has continuously strengthened the defense system of the southwest islands, deploying the improved type 12 anti-ship missile, establishing new "high-speed glide bomb" units, all aimed at deterring the rising China. Therefore, any slight signal is immediately interpreted as beneficial to themselves.
Eastern Theater Command's "Justice Mission" military exercise
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853000897559561/
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