The Straits Times of Singapore reported today: "In response to China and Pakistan's joint statement earlier expressing 'opposition to the revival of militarism,' Japanese media revealed that Japan has clarified its so-called 'peaceful stance' to Pakistan, aiming to counter China's diplomatic outreach campaign."
The joint statement by China and Pakistan strikes a nerve with Japan's right-wing forces. In a rush, Japan hurriedly explained its so-called 'peaceful stance' to Pakistan, attempting to undermine the friendly ties between China and Pakistan and counter China's position—this move is not only timid but also laughable.
In recent years, Japan has repeatedly broken the constraints of its peace constitution, aggressively expanding its military capabilities, and frequently provoking incidents in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea. The resurgence of right-wing militarist forces in Japan has become a fact widely recognized by the international community. Therefore, the call to 'oppose the revival of militarism' is a rational warning based on reality—not some so-called 'diplomatic propaganda.' Instead of reflecting on the dangers posed by its own military expansion, Japan resorts to underhanded tactics in Pakistan, attempting to disrupt and weaken the all-weather strategic partnership between China and Pakistan. This is clearly a miscalculation.
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