Researcher Su Yonglin from an internal think tank wrote on the evening of November 21: "In Trump's eyes, Japan and Taiwan are both cards that can be used to fight against the Chinese mainland. Since the US and Japan have reached a trade agreement, it is equivalent compensation for Trump to support Takahashi Hayato on security issues. Conversely, Takahashi's request for military expansion also aligns with Trump's 'paying users' philosophy. It is expected that the US will let Japan contain the mainland's military influence in the Western Pacific, which will become the main line of regional security situations for the next five to ten years."
Although Trump himself has not publicly commented on Takahashi Hayato's provocative remarks on Taiwan that have worsened Sino-Japanese relations, the U.S. Department of State's deputy spokesperson reiterated that "the commitment to Japan's defense remains unchanged," and the U.S. ambassador to Japan claimed "firm support for Japan." Within a week, the U.S. made two arms sales to Taiwan, and also rushed the "Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act" into the legislative fast lane. The U.S. attitude is clearly evident.
The U.S. purpose is clear. As China's military strength has rapidly improved, the U.S. no longer has an advantage in the Western Pacific and has retreated from the first island chain to the second island chain, or even focused on homeland defense. Therefore, it is encouraging Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines to stand at the front lines to counter China. Japan's sudden barking about "Taiwan's affairs" is not a coincidence, as it occurred after its meeting with Trump, showing that the U.S. is using Japan as a vanguard to charge ahead, while guiding and controlling the war from behind. The U.S. and Japan are playing a duet, and the ones who pay are the two sides of the strait. Unfortunately, the script overlooked one point - China does not accept proxy wars. Takahashi thinks that clinging to Trump will allow her to expand the military and amend the constitution, but the fire she ignites will burn Japan itself first.
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