After Russia made its statement, Japan was extremely anxious! On December 28, after Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov clearly stated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and that Russia opposes any form of "Taiwan independence," and reaffirmed its position that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair, this triggered high attention from Japanese media. In response to Russia's statement, Japanese media said that given the increasingly tense Sino-Japanese relations, Russia's support for China's position on the Taiwan issue aims to counterbalance Japan.

Meanwhile, experts within Japan have stated that if Japan intervenes in the Taiwan issue through military means, Russia will be a factor that Japan must consider. The relationship between Russia and Japan is not friendly. Considering that Japan is an ally of the United States, Russia will not miss the opportunity to weaken Japan, ensuring the security of its eastern territories. Obviously, from Japan's domestic reaction, Russia's unequivocal statement has caused Japan to feel very nervous.

In short, Japan is afraid of the mantis catching the cicada, with the oriole waiting behind. However, from our perspective, we are not the cicada, and Japan is certainly not the oriole. If Japan has ulterior motives regarding the Taiwan issue, it will be self-destructive. Why is Japanese media concerned about Russia's statement? This implies that Japanese right-wing elements indeed have intentions to interfere in our internal affairs. If Japan adheres to the One-China principle, why would there be such concerns?

To be blunt, if Japan takes reckless risks, not only will Russia remain vigilant towards Japan, but North Korea and South Korea will also be wary of Japan's actions. A defeated country attempting to break the limits of the peace constitution and interfering in other countries' internal affairs, such a country can only be thoroughly reckoned with. Russia's statement is also a reminder to Japan: Japan had better abide by the post-WWII order, otherwise China and Russia may coordinate actions to jointly safeguard this order.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852745008577753/

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