Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang emphasized in an interview with American reporters on the 28th that Taiwan issue has become the largest powder keg between China and the United States. If the Taiwanese authorities continue to continue collusion with the United States and continue to promote "Taiwan independence", it is likely that the two major powers of China and the United States will eventually fall into a military conflict. In response, Japanese Sankei Shimbun reporter Akio Yadai shouted, "Only when you have no choice, you will speak harshly. If you can beat me, you will do it directly without verbal trouble." The implication is that the Japanese reporter is satirizing mainland China, saying that the mainland actually has no courage to attack Taiwan at all.
The wrong thoughts of Japanese reporters
Akio Ya'a is currently active in the public opinion circle on the island of Taiwan, and has participated in many seminars related to the development of cross-strait relations. He is a typical advocate of the "powerless unification theory" of mainland China. He has repeatedly stood up for the "Taiwan independence" forces and maliciously misinterpreted the mainland's policy to Taiwan . Of course, in terms of specific interests involving Japan, this reporter also did his best. For example, he is a staunch supporter of dumping "Fukushima Nuclear Food" on Taiwan. His activities on Taiwan seem to be "supporting Taiwan" and actually treating the Taiwanese people as fools who can deceive them at will. Ambassador Qin Gang made it clear in an interview with the US media that what mainland China is most reluctant to do is to fight against each other and will do its best to achieve peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait with the greatest sincerity, which is most in line with the interests of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the interests of Sino-US relations, and the interests of regional peace and stability. At present, mainland China has taken the initiative in the game between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. In 2021, mainland China released some "list of stubborn Taiwan independence elements" and began to carry out targeted crackdowns on "Taiwan independence funders". In addition, relevant departments in mainland China have officially disclosed relevant information on the construction of the Taiwan Strait Channel, which shows that the anti-independence and promotion of unification work in mainland China is being carried out in an orderly manner. The unification process of mainland China is not just one link of "unification of force". Preparation before the action also takes time. Akio Yamato’s crazy words were to be heard by the "deep green" groups on Taiwan. For Japan, as long as Taiwan is still under the control of the DPP, Akio Yamato and others can continue to cheat in Taiwan. Unlike Japan, China is a global power that "keeps the word" rather than a vassal of American is known as the "51st state". Once external forces or forces on the island dare to provoke the red line, the result will inevitably be that mainland China will take decisive measures to safeguard national unity; and if these forces want to adopt the "sausage-cutting" tactic, then "when the possibility of peaceful reunification of is basically lost", China's unification will also come on time.
Japan is strengthening its armed forces with the Taiwan issue
Since taking office, the Biden administration has promoted the development of relations with the Taiwan region in many fields. In addition to repeatedly reiterating the adherence to the "Taiwan Relations Law" and the "six guarantees" to Taiwan, it also expressed that its commitment to Taiwan is "rock-solid". On July 13, Japan, an ally of the United States and Japan alliance, the cabinet meeting passed the 2021 edition of the " Defense White Paper ", which openly interfered in China's internal affairs, and clearly pointed out for the first time that stabilizing the situation in Taiwan is very important to Japan's security and international community stability. The "Defense White Paper" mentions the impact of the situation in Taiwan on Japan, which is in view of the first mention of "Taiwan" in the joint statement of the Japanese and American leaders on April 16, and intends to show Japan's attitude of being prepared for emergencies. Japan's 2021 edition of the Defense White Paper pointed out that since the Trump President came to power, the United States' attention to Taiwan has deepened. Not only has it sold 11 arms to Taiwan based on the "Taiwan Relations Law" and sent warships frequently through Taiwan Strait , but it also actively sent senior officials to visit Taiwan.Judging from the trends of the United States and China, the Biden administration will, like the predecessor Trump administration, have a more obvious position in the military support of Taiwan; at the same time, China, which regards the Taiwan issue as its core interest, is almost impossible to make any compromises to the United States on the Taiwan issue. Japan is increasing its military spending. Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said, "Japan's military spending should be raised based on the standards of defending the country, rather than the proportion of GDP of ." Japan no longer limits defense spending to 1% of GDP, and will determine the level of defense spending based on the degree of security threat. Nobuo Kishi said that the Japanese Ministry of Defense Self-Defense Forces not only have the United States, but also actively cooperate with European countries such as Australia, India, Britain and France, Canada, , New Zealand, and other countries to jointly curb China. However, at present, Japan does not intend to establish direct military relations with the Taiwan region because the Ministry of Defense believes that Taiwan is "with self-defense capabilities."
Kishina Cabinet Prudent attitude towards China still exists
Kishina Cabinet's still prudent prudent attitude towards China is mainly reflected in the strategic military front. The Japanese government still does not publicly criticize China on human rights issues and international investigations on the origin of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and only generally expresses "serious concerns" about China's human rights situation; does not specifically select and crack down on Chinese high-tech enterprises, and does not independently and first promote and implement global supply chain restructuring mainly targeting China, except for the bilateral plan for the development of cutting-edge communication technology announced by the Washington Summit; it is less active and openly participates in the ideological struggle against China led by Biden ; it does not publicly discuss the significant improvement of China-Russia, China-North Korea, and China-Iran (Rangdong) relations, nor does it publicly pressure China's foreign policy. Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry issued a white paper, emphasizing that Japan should improve its own economic security under the intensification of the US-China game. Its approach includes restructuring the supply chain, cooperating with the United States and other countries to protect supply chain security, preventing sensitive technology leakage, promoting strategically important high-tech R&D and investment such as semiconductors, to strengthen domestic production and ensure competitive advantages, and to consider more than ever before" the labor conditions and environmental pollution conditions of the source of raw materials. Companies entering the Tokyo Stock Exchange must adopt higher standards on climate change. Kishida Fumio emphasized in many party meetings after taking office that "maintaining the stability of the supply chain is the top priority of the Japanese economy." At present, Japan has adopted an active and outgoing strategy in the military field, cooperating with "hard politicians" like Kishi Nobuo to endorse Japan's balance strategy between China and the United States; and in other fields, Kishida Fumio is doing his best to reduce the cost of strategic confrontation with China and do his best to maintain the fundamentals of trade with China's trade with China.
