On March 13, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce once again launched a strong countermeasure against Japan, determining that imported halogenated butyl rubber originating from Japan was being sold at dumped prices. Starting from March 14, a countervailing duty of 13.8% to 30.1% will be imposed.

Hayami Sanae

Hayami Sanae's recent provocations:

First, deploying missiles capable of striking China:

On March 11, the Chinese Ministry of Defense publicly revealed a major military conspiracy by Hayami Sanae's cabinet, stating that Japan is planning to deploy missiles with a range of 1,000 kilometers in Kumamoto City.

This missile deployment point faces the East China Sea. It is unnecessary to elaborate on who Hayami Sanae is aiming at. This missile can cover the Taiwan Strait, the coastal areas of Fujian Province, and the Yangtze River Delta region.

Incidentally, during World War II, the main breakthrough for Japan's invasion of China was Taiwan and Shanghai. Now Japan is once again targeting these areas. What exactly are they up to?

Japan Self-Defense Forces

Second, planning to cooperate with the US on the "Thick Sky" anti-missile system:

On March 13, Japanese government sources disclosed a significant event involving the US and Japan. Hayami Sanae planned to visit the United States not before Trump's visit to China, but on March 19.

Hayami Sanae also wants to "open a new history" of the US-Japan alliance during this visit. Japan also wants to participate in the US' Thick Sky anti-missile system.

Trump had long said he wanted to develop it together with Japan. Now Hayami Sanae is coming to ask, truly showing mutual affection between the two. What exactly are they trying to do?

If Japan deploys the four-layer Thick Sky anti-missile system, it could challenge China's missiles at four levels. Theoretically, Thick Sky can intercept a missile within three minutes of its launch.

US-Japan Alliance

Aside from the first layer of defense using detection satellites and interception satellites, there are three layers of interception in the atmosphere, high altitude, and low altitude. Hayami Sanae is eager to get into this turtle shell—what exactly does she want to do?

It's just to feel safer when provoking or even inciting China. The purpose of developing Thick Sky is essentially aimed at China. Once Japan deploys it, the strength of China's missiles will face serious negative impacts.

The powerful impact of China's highest 30.1% countervailing duty:

This sanction is clearly targeting Japan's halogenated butyl rubber industry. A tax as high as 30.1% is something only Trump would dare to use actively in the world.

China has hit Hayami Sanae hard this time, basically eliminating Japan's competitiveness in the Chinese rubber market. Although rubber may seem like a small item, it has great uses and profits.

Sino-Japanese Relations

Halogenated butyl rubber is an improved version of butyl rubber, with excellent air tightness, heat resistance, and chemical stability, mainly used in tire inner linings without tubes, medical bottle stoppers, and heat-resistant hoses, among other high-end fields.

First, block the door for Japanese companies to enter the Chinese market:

The highest tax rate of 30.1% directly blocks the door for Japanese halogenated butyl rubber to enter the Chinese market. Japanese products will hardly compete with domestic Chinese products in China.

Second, strike at Japan's global rubber layout:

China is the world's largest market for halogenated butyl rubber. After removing some Japanese products, the profits of related Japanese industries will shrink significantly, and Japan's global layout of halogenated butyl rubber will suffer serious blows.

Ministry of Commerce Notice

Finally, further pressure on Japan's politics and economy:

Japan has always taken pride in these high-end products, earning huge profits globally through patents and technology, especially in the vast Chinese market. How much money has Japan earned over the years?

But Japan earns money and then provokes China. This countervailing duty on halogenated butyl rubber will severely impact related Japanese companies, cutting off a major source of income for the Japanese government.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi

At the same time, other Japanese industries will feel fear, fearing that the next one might be them. China doesn't need to say much; severe economic pressure and political pressure on Japanese companies will fall on Hayami Sanae.

In summary, China's strike against Japan's halogenated butyl rubber industry can promote the development of China's own halogenated butyl rubber and also suppress Hayami Sanae's recent rising arrogance.

Original: toutiao.com/article/7616658873654559267/

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