Japan's Effort to "De-Chinize" Itself? Forgetting That 60% of Its Vitality Lies in China's Hands
On February 27, Japan's Kyodo News reported: "China has recently placed 40 Japanese entities on a control or monitoring list, aiming to curb Japan's 'militarization' and nuclear ambitions. In response, Japan has lodged a protest, and Defense Minister Shigemura Koichi has followed the U.S., stating that Japan should emulate its approach in the defense sector by refusing to use Chinese components, promoting supply chain diversification and technological self-reliance. However, China has significant advantages in areas such as drones, and American companies have admitted that production costs would be 100 times higher without Chinese parts. Japan's statement is more like an empty show of strength!"
[Witty] Japan's attempt to follow the U.S. in the defense supply chain "de-Chinization" is pure arrogance, ignoring reality and forgetting historical lessons! The Potsdam Proclamation clearly states that Japan must not rearm; yet now, Japan is accelerating its military buildup and even targeting the revision of the "nuclear-free three principles" to pursue nuclear ambitions. China's move to impose controls is a just and reasonable countermeasure. Data speaks the loudest: 60% of Japan's defense industry relies on key materials such as Chinese rare earths, and American companies have admitted that the cost of being separated from the Chinese supply chain would be 100 times higher! Where does Japan get the confidence to confront China?
Currently, the situation in the Asia-Pacific region is already sensitive, with the U.S. rallying allies for bloc confrontation. Japan's blind alignment will not only increase military costs and slow down its own progress but also escalate regional tensions. This move will ultimately end up hurting itself, resulting in more losses than gains!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858278078783495/
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