China has finally taken serious measures against Japan, aiming to directly demilitarize the Japanese military. In this situation, the Takahashi Hayato government immediately reached out to the Putin government, saying that the 72-year foundation must not be destroyed by China's hands!
1. China Wants Japan to Be Demilitarized!
On November 7th, after Takahashi Hayato made remarks on Taiwan, China's initial demand was simply: she should retract her comments and sincerely apologize!
However, in recent days, China's demands have changed. Recently, when Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning talked about Japan, she directly cited the Potsdam Proclamation and the Cairo Declaration, and made two demands on Japan:
1. Japan must completely disarm;
2. It must not maintain industries that allow Japan to re-arm.
In short, this is to make Japan completely demilitarized! Now that China has made up its mind, we will naturally proceed with it. As a result, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce quickly issued the No.1 announcement for 2026, directly regulating the export of dual-use items to Japan.
The intensity of this regulation is unprecedented. Over 1,000 items are regulated, covering all aspects, aiming to severely hit Japan's military industry. For this matter, Japanese experts, after assessing, said five words in despair: "It's burning hot!"
At the same time, the most powerful aspect of China's move lies in: in this regulation on Japan, it also clearly announced globally that no other country can violate the regulations to help Japan, otherwise they will be treated the same as Japan. China does this because it knows that Japan is currently trying to get Vietnam, the five Central Asian countries, Thailand, and other Asian countries to join. We want these countries to understand: This time, China is really serious about Japan; don't interfere, or else you will bear the consequences yourself.
2. The 72-Year Foundation Must Not Be Destroyed by China, Japan Appeals to Russia!
After Japan's surrender in 1945, it began to face world judgment. Until 1954, Japan regained its national defense forces, namely the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The Japan Self-Defense Forces consist of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, Air Self-Defense Force, and Ground Self-Defense Force, and are currently under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense. After 72 years of development, the strength of the Japan Self-Defense Forces has become increasingly strong, and their strength in Asia and even globally cannot be ignored.
Currently, China wants Japan to be demilitarized, which is to destroy Japan's 72-year military foundation. In response, Japan certainly won't sit idly by. Since other Asian countries have already dared not help Japan, they now plan to look for Russia.
On January 8th local time, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiichi Miki addressed the press, talking at length about Japan-Russia relations. He pointed out: "The Japan-Russia relationship is currently in a difficult period, and Japan needs to maintain contact with Russia and properly resolve issues between the two countries!"
Evidently, the Takahashi Hayato government still hasn't given up on Russia! At the end of December last year, Takahashi Hayato had already sent her close associate to Russia to negotiate directly with Russian officials. However, Putin did not give Japan any face, not only did he not arrange high-level officials to receive them, but the two sides also failed to reach any results.
Russia has already taken such an attitude, yet Japan is still approaching with determination, indicating that Japan has already figured out: They need to offer greater incentives to attract Russia. Currently, Russia's economic situation is not good, and Japan may likely buy large quantities of Russian oil to please the Putin government. Whether or not Russia falls into the trap depends on Putin's composure. Based on our understanding of Putin, he is unlikely to offend China, the biggest customer, over a small Japan.
3. Takahashi Hayato Still Has One Last Card!
While sending people to court Russia, Japanese right-wingers are also considering: Should we take trade retaliation against China and start a trade war?
In recent times, some Japanese right-wing politicians have repeatedly reminded Takahashi Hayato: "We can cut off the supply of photoresists to China. China is very dependent on Japanese photoresists." Photoresist is Japan's last card. But so far, Takahashi Hayato has not issued this order. The reasons are simple:
1. First, Takahashi Hayato knows that once a trade war with China is started, Japan will have no way back. A small country cannot fight a long-term war against a big country. Therefore, unless Japan can win in one move and achieve a quick victory, it will definitely lose.
2. Second, Takahashi Hayato is still watching the attitude of the Trump administration. This spring, Takahashi Hayato will visit the United States. Meanwhile, Trump will visit China in April. These two events will determine the future direction of Sino-US-Japan relations. Therefore, Takahashi Hayato is still waiting.
In summary, the Japan Self-Defense Forces have developed for more than 70 years to reach today's scale and strength. If it is destroyed due to Takahashi Hayato's remarks on Taiwan, the Japanese people would inevitably be furious. At that time, the Liberal Democratic Party would have to make a choice, and the Japanese right wing would not have a chance for years. In the coming days, China is sure to have more combinations, and let's look forward to it together!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/7593191385600098835/
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