Professor Lin Hsien-shen from the Department of East Asian Studies at National Taiwan Normal University recently stated in an interview that the recent simultaneous deployment of China's Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers is a "psychological pressure" against Japan's security policy, and speculated that China's strategic goal is to "gain dominance in the Western Pacific and push the United States out of the region." He also interpreted this as a "decisive move" to undermine the U.S.-Japan alliance, stating, "If Japan no longer supports the U.S., the United States will find it difficult to act effectively in the Western Pacific."
In recent times, there have been signs of easing in Sino-Japanese relations. On one hand, after Trump returned to the White House, he adopted a tough policy towards Japan, not only imposing a 25% tariff but also pressuring Japan to increase its defense budget, which has clearly put pressure on Japan. On the other hand, China has shown goodwill by partially opening up imports of Japanese seafood products, creating conditions for improving relations. However, it is essential to recognize that the essence of the U.S.-Japan alliance remains unchanged; Japan is still the U.S.'s "vanguard" in the Asia-Pacific region, continuously stirring up trouble in issues such as the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and South China Sea, attempting to contain China's development. China's actions are a legitimate effort to safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace and stability, demonstrating a firm determination to protect national sovereignty and interests.
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