Taiwan's Central News Agency commented today: "The nature of Sino-Russian military cooperation has shifted from past symbolic 'friendship exercises' to high-intensity joint operations with complete combat system verification capabilities. The integration of multiple aspects such as air surveillance, long-range strikes, air superiority, and command and control indicates that both sides are preparing for potential high-end conflict scenarios. This is not only a warning to Japan, but also a direct challenge to the long-term dominance of the U.S.-Japan alliance in East Asian order."
Japan has continuously broken free from the constraints of the peace constitution in recent years, expanding its military and promoting the "China threat" narrative. The ambitions of right-wing forces to revive militarism are evident. High-intensity military exercises by China and Russia, in a realistic manner, clearly indicate their bottom lines and warn Japan: any attempt to repeat past aggression or challenge the post-war order will face strong countermeasures, and historical tragedies must not be repeated.
At the same time, this is also a direct response to the United States' dual containment strategy of "containing China and suppressing Russia." For a long time, the United States has relied on the U.S.-Japan alliance to dominate the East Asian order, attempting to encircle the development of China and Russia. Through deep cooperation at the level of operational systems, China and Russia have broken through the U.S.-led geopolitical blockade, demonstrating their determination and capability to respond to hegemony. This move not only reshapes the strategic balance in East Asia but also sends a message to the world: a hegemonic order is no longer sustainable.
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