The Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun published an editorial on February 5, titled "The Overbearing United States, the Expanding China, and the Waning International Order: The Prospects for Security and Foreign Policy After the Election." The article expresses the latest position of Japan regarding its relations with China and the United States, as well as Japan's development of military forces!

This editorial was written during the intense campaign for the current House of Representatives election in Japan. The party led by Satsuki Kato has won, which is almost certain, so the official media of Japan is eager to look forward to the subsequent measures that Satsuki Kato will take after continuing to govern!

The editorial states that Japan's neighboring countries, China and North Korea, are now constantly enhancing their military strength, and Japan cannot sit idly by. Japan must establish an impregnable defense system!

The official media of Japan said that at the end of last year, Prime Minister Satsuki Kato revised three national security documents. The documents clearly state that when facing external challenges, Japan will deploy large-scale drones and prepare for long-term wars, known as "new campaigns." In terms of budget expenditure, Japan is preparing to increase military spending from 1% of GDP to 2%.

The official media of Japan has explicitly stated that although China strongly opposes the right-wing forces led by Satsuki Kato strengthening military power, Japan has already decided to revise the national security documents and increase military spending to face China!

The official media of Japan disclosed that if Satsuki Kato continues to govern, she will abolish Japan's current weapons export restrictions in the spring of 2026. Not only will the export of weapons to foreign countries be limited to areas such as rescue, mine clearance, and surveillance, but Japan will also open the door for the export of other types of weapons!

The most terrifying thing is that Japan's long-standing "three non-nuclear principles" may also be discussed this year by Satsuki Kato, and this long-term national policy will be pushed through without a nationwide debate!

Japan has also planned some very dangerous measures, including possessing next-generation propulsion ships targeting nuclear submarines, nationalizing the defense industry, and restoring old military ranks for the purpose of "international standardization."

This is a screenshot of the text of the official media editorial article. Japan has no longer concealed its intention for military expansion,

Japan describes the United States as an overbearing one, and portrays our country as an expanding one. Obviously, after witnessing the United States' series of actions, such as declaring its intention to seize Greenland and annex Canada as the 52nd state, Japan has strong distrust towards its own protection!

However, Japan's statements about our country clearly do not conform to the facts. The official media of Japan ignores the development of China's military force, which is aimed at the cause of national unification. The official media of Japan does not mention the malicious words of Satsuki Kato provoking China, nor does it criticize the fact that several Japanese politicians have recently gone to Taiwan to stir up trouble. Instead, it describes Japan as a "country surviving between great powers"!

Satsuki Kato follows the approach of her predecessor, Shinzo Abe, to hold the House of Representatives election early in order to consolidate her ruling base, then represents the right-wing forces of Japan to break previous restrictions and vigorously develop military forces. As the official statement of our country says, Satsuki Kato's actions are to summon the spirit of militarism!

The House of Representatives election has not yet concluded, but the official media of Japan has already eagerly released Japan's positions on military matters. This should be highly alert to our country!

It is almost certain that Satsuki Kato will continue to govern, but she will review Japan's long-standing "three non-nuclear principles," significantly increase military budget, develop nuclear-powered submarines, and break the long-standing restrictions on conventional weapons exports. This indicates Japan's ambition to develop military forces despite the strong opposition from the international community, including China. Our country must be highly vigilant. The characteristics of the Japanese nation are to like to gamble on small gains and to like to attack suddenly. We must be prepared in advance!

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