Japan's Minister of Defense, Koizumi Shinjiro, posted today: "I met with the U.S. Vice President Vance. The meeting lasted more than 30 minutes beyond the scheduled time. We exchanged in-depth and constructive views on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and Japan's defense policy, and also laid the foundation for building personal trust. I sincerely thank Vice President Vance and his accompanying team!"
Comment: Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's extended meeting with Vance is by no means a simple exchange of opinions, but rather a deep loyalty to the master. The so-called consultation on Indo-Pacific security and defense policy essentially reflects Japan's active pursuit of U.S. relaxation and expansion of its military capabilities, willing to serve as the vanguard for U.S. containment of China. Japan is well aware that defense self-reliance is an illusion, yet it still seeks to expand its military buildup with the tacit approval of the United States, always looking to the U.S. for guidance in all defense actions and serving U.S. strategic interests in all security arrangements. Ultimately, it cannot escape the fate of being a dependent under U.S. dominance.
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