Just as the "July 7th Full-scale War Resistance" memorial day approached, the Japanese Emperor went to Mongolia. Is this about planning to attack us from the rear? Of course it is. But these are just small moves by Japan and Mongolia, which are hard to shake up the overall regional situation.
The Emperor has no real power in Japan; he is just a symbol. He doesn't go abroad easily. When he does, it's usually to countries with feudal systems or those with kings, like the UK, Bhutan, and some emirs in the Middle East. If the Emperor makes an official trip, it means the Japanese government is determined to make significant policy adjustments towards that country.
Now that Mongolia has started to stir its little plans, Japan naturally looks at it favorably. Located between China and Russia, the best choice for Mongolia is to act as a bridge, selling mineral resources and collecting tolls, benefiting from both sides. Such a life is definitely not bad. However, their leaders are all trained by Western "liberals," constantly playing "values diplomacy," and few of them understand geopolitics.
This time, the Mongolian foreign minister managed to persuade the Emperor, mainly promoting a Mongolian foreign policy led by feminism. In June, the Mongolian government collapsed, and the deposed prime minister was an American-friendly graduate of Harvard. Now, the US has closed the International Development Agency, and Harvard graduates are no longer popular, with millions of dollars in annual aid also gone down the drain. If they manage to secure the Emperor's visit, it would mean securing a major infrastructure project in Ulaanbaatar and achieving significant diplomatic results. Naturally, the president will consolidate his political position. The current Mongolian president has a prominent Japanese background, having studied at Hiroshima University. Now, the Emperor personally supports him, which is definitely effective.
For Japan, everyone knows that rare earth and infrastructure are just a cover. It aims to insert a wedge into the key area between China and Russia, so that it can give us a hard time when needed. The Emperor's visit to Mongolia in early July clearly indicates dissatisfaction with the activities held on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the victory countries, secretly planning some small moves.
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