Picture source: Taithai
0The Japanese government recently officially passed three security policy documents including the new version of the "National Security Strategy". It claims that Japan should have "counterattack capability", vigorously strengthen its military capabilities, and significantly increase its defense spending. The Japanese Self-Defense Force's all-round "turning defense into offense" has aroused concerns from all walks of life.
Getting on the American "chariot" may not necessarily benefit Japan in the future
Analysts pointed out that the adjustment of Japan's security policy is closely related to the US's regional strategy. After the adjustment, Japan will support defense from the back of the past, which is the so-called "shield", and gradually develop into a function that has both "spear". Teng Jianqun, a researcher at the Institute of International Studies, analyzed that the policy adjustment has greatly released a certain degree of offensiveness. And behind this is a "hand" - the United States, which is always manipulating the development direction of the Self-Defense Force. Whether it is offensive missiles, precision guided weapon for long-range strikes, or the deployment and use of "defensive" missile systems in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, they are closely related to the so-called "Pacific Deterrence Program" of the United States. Teng Jianqun pointed out that Japan is now riding on the American "chariot" and may not be beneficial to Japan's future.
Japan's improvement of offensive capabilities may have a great impact on peace and stability in East Asia
The Japanese Institute of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Researcher Lu Yaodong believes that this adjustment is a qualitative change in Japan's entire security strategy from "defensive" to "offensive", which is very dangerous. In the past, based on Article 9 of the " Peace Constitution ", Japan could not own an army, resolve international disputes by force, and did not launch wars with state power, and implemented the "special defense" policy. Nowadays, as long as the opponent is predicted that it "may launch an attack", it can launch a preemptive strike. This is offensive, completely deviating from the pacifist spirit of the "peace constitution", and completely subverted Japan's post-war "defensive defense" policy. As Japan's offensive strength improves, it will pose a threat to the entire region, especially to the peace and stability in East Asia.
The positioning of the new Japanese security file on China is even more worthy of attention. The document positioned China as "the biggest strategic challenge to date", falsely claiming that China's foreign attitude and military activities are "serious concerns" of the international community, accusing China of launching missiles, in the military exercises in the Taiwan Strait region of posing a "threat" to local residents, and labeling China with "economic coercion".
In this regard, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the defense policy documents issued by Japan ignore the facts, deviate from Japan's commitment to bilateral relations and the consensus between China and Japan, and unreasonably smear on China's national defense construction and normal military activities. China firmly opposes this and has made solemn representations to Japan through diplomatic channels. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan said that the relevant statements seriously deviate from the basic facts and provoke tensions in the region. (Source: Taithai)
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