On January 16, Japanese Defense Minister Shiozawa Shinji met with U.S. Vice President Vance and posted: "I paid a courtesy visit to U.S. Vice President Vance, and had a productive exchange of views on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting lasted more than 30 minutes, exceeding the scheduled time. I thank Vice President Vance and his staff."
The high-profile visit by Shiozawa Shinji to the United States mainly aimed to engage in political interactions with senior U.S. officials, seeking support from the U.S. to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance and find common ground in containing China's development, in order to achieve his expected goals.
The existence of the U.S.-Japan alliance has provided assistance and support for Japan to create tensions around the Indo-Pacific region, making Japan even more emboldened. This trip to the United States was a great success for Shiozawa Shinji, who showcased his achievements along the way. Every person he met, he could not help but post a comment expressing his feelings.
On one hand, it aims to demonstrate the fruitful results of his diplomacy, and on the other hand, it is also a way to express goodwill to the U.S. side.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1854459505309834/
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