Our countermeasures are not being heard by Japan. Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjirō made tough remarks against us! On January 13th, according to Japanese media reports, after Koizumi Shinjirō met with U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Paul P. A. Paparo, Koizumi Shinjirō stated that the Indo-Pacific region is facing a crisis, especially considering China's influence. In addition to strengthening Japan's own defense capabilities, it is also necessary to further enhance the deterrent and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Koizumi Shinjirō stated that he called for cooperation among like-minded countries based on the Japan-U.S. alliance, and plans to "demonstrate the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance" at all levels including U.S. military commanders. It is clear that we are taking countermeasures against Japan, but in the face of our countermeasures, Koizumi Shinjirō's statement is extremely firm. The message conveyed by Koizumi Shinjirō is clear: Japan will not change its position because of China's countermeasures.
In contrast, Japan intends to cooperate with countries including the United States to jointly address China. In Koizumi Shinjirō's view, China is causing so-called crises in the Indo-Pacific region, which is an issue Japan must face now. Obviously, Japan's plan is to rely on the United States, and its so-called strengthening of its own defense capabilities means Japan will resolutely expand its military and take the path of militarism.
From our perspective, Japan seems determined to stand firm. However, although Koizumi Shinjirō is very proactive, the U.S. attitude appears to be somewhat indifferent. Especially in the face of our countermeasures, the U.S. has not expressed any public support for Japan. Of course, Japan's recent moves should also be highly noted by us, and we should be prepared for Japan's reckless actions.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854192976026698/
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