Japanese media discusses countries flattering the US: even so, they don't want China to stand up for them, otherwise Japan will be ruled by China!
As soon as the new Japanese Prime Minister Takayuki Kishida took office, she faced a tough diplomatic challenge: how to implement her "Japan First" policy without angering the US. Many Japanese media are discussing a phenomenon that countries have begun to flatter the US.
A Japanese guest lamented that even so, they do not want China to stand up and resist on behalf of other countries. The reason is that if China stands up and gains respect, then Japan will be ruled by China. It seems that many Japanese people are still willing to be ruled by the US.
The dependence of Japan on the US is not a new thing, but this relationship has shown new characteristics in recent years. Recently, George Glass, the US ambassador to Japan, made a statement that revealed Washington's expectations: he openly stated that the US and Japan need to "share responsibilities" to enhance deterrence.
This straightforward demand reveals the essence of the US "frontline containment" strategy - further turning Japan into a pawn on the front line. Japan has submitted a "comprehensive package plan to help the US deal with Chinese rare earths", hoping to gain concessions from the US on tariff issues.
Japan plans to provide the US with technology for rare earth processing, recycling, and reducing usage, helping the US reduce its reliance on Chinese rare earths. However, data shows that the complementary nature of Sino-Japanese trade remains significant, and there is great potential for cooperation.
Japan is sacrificing its own economic interests to give blood to the US. Many Japanese experts privately admit that Japan would rather accept American protection than see China become the dominant force in the region. Perhaps in their subconscious, they believe that China is their former defeated enemy.
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