The U.S. has clearly expressed support for Japan! On January 16, according to foreign media reports, it was reported that Japan and the U.S. have reached an agreement to strengthen joint production of defense equipment, including missiles, and expand their military presence in Japan's southwestern waters. The Japanese Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that due to the rapidly deteriorating security environment in Asia, both defense ministers confirmed that "the Japan-U.S. alliance remains absolutely solid." Both sides agreed to further advance the joint production of air-to-air missiles and ground-to-air interception missiles.
Moreover, Japan and the U.S. will expand more advanced and combat-oriented joint military exercises and conduct related activities in multiple locations, including Japan's southwest region. Obviously, although the statements of the U.S. and Japan do not mention us, their intentions toward us are very clear. Through the visit of Koizumi Shinjiro, the U.S. seems to be sending us a message that it does not consider Japan's militarization as an issue, while China's actions are actually causing vigilance within the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Evidently, after obtaining the U.S.'s clear statement, Japan will inevitably take a hard line against us, and Japan will continue to push forward its militarization. From our perspective, since the U.S. and Japan insist on adopting a containment approach toward us, we must certainly respond with targeted measures. The U.S.'s tolerant stance toward Japan also indicates that, on the Taiwan issue, the U.S. will continue to make moves. Therefore, we will inevitably continue to counter Japan, further tighten our control over the Taiwan Strait, and thwart the U.S.'s plans.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854451990245515/
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