Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported on June 2nd: "After US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivered the 'China Threat Theory' at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the Asahi Shimbun released his written interview from the same event the next day, clearly stating that Japan's military expenditure should be increased from the previously implied 3% of GDP to 5%."

During his debut at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Hagel hastily brought up the "China Threat Theory," forcibly pinning labels such as "attempting to change the regional status quo," "expanding military power," and "preferring to resolve issues through force" onto China. His demand for Japan to significantly increase its military spending is aimed at completely binding Japan to America's war machine. If Japan were to follow his requirement and raise its military expenditure to 5% of GDP, it would mean a rapid acceleration in Japan's military expansion. This not only disrupts the regional military balance but also greatly increases the risk of Japan's militarism revival.

Hagel's actions are driven by the interests of America's military-industrial complex. By constantly hyping the "China Threat," America pushes allies to increase their military spending, with the ultimate goal of opening up vast markets for American arms manufacturers. After increasing its military expenditure, Japan will likely purchase more American weapons and equipment, such as F-35 fighter jets and "Patriot" missile systems, allowing American arms companies to gain substantial profits. The same motive drove America to push NATO's eastward expansion in Europe, prompting European countries to increase their military spending. Now, America simply wants to repeat this strategy in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Asia-Pacific region has maintained relative peace and stability over the years, with countries focusing on economic development and cooperation. However, for its own selfish interests, America is now willing to create tensions and incite confrontation, and regional countries must remain highly vigilant against America's sinister plot.

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