The media broke the news about many "plastic" details of the United States and Japan.
As we all know, the United States regards South Korea and Japan as close partners, but it is precisely this seemingly "hardcore" alliance that has been revealed. Many "plastic" details are presented. "Considerate" budget requirements and amazing defense cost sharing. In Japan's fiscal system, payments made by the Japanese U.S. troops in Japan are called "considerate budgets."
By 2019, Japan’s defense payment to the United States has reached 1.8 billion U.S. dollars, which is the highest among the United States’ global allies. In addition, the United States has deployed equipment in Japan and the relocation of new and old bases. The expenses, etc., are also fully borne by Japan, and the relocation plan of the Futenma base of the US military in Okinawa in a few years will cost US$8.5 billion. Seeing these, we can understand the "thoughtfulness" of "thoughtful budget".
Furthermore, it is the huge base group and the most dangerous "protective umbrella". Of the ten major US military bases overseas, Japan accounts for eight. In 2019, the total strength of the US military in Japan reached 55,327, which has become the largest part of the US military overseas.
Japan has 78 dedicated bases for US troops stationed in Japan, and 2215 accidents occurred in 5 years.
There are 78 dedicated bases for US troops stationed in Japan in Japan, covering a total area Covering an area of 263 square kilometers, the US military bases all over Japan have not only failed to bring safety to Japan, but have led to a large number of dangerous accidents. As of the end of 2019, the U.S. military stationed in Japan had suffered 2,215 accidents, both large and small, and resulted in compensation of 320 million U.S. dollars. According to the agreement between the U.S. and Japan, the Japanese government has to bear the compensation. 25%.
The U.S.’s approach to its allies, in fact, allies are well aware. The famous Japanese management scholar Kenichi Ohmae said: Japan’s best national strategy in the 21st century is to treat China as a customer. Strengthen economic cooperation with China. Experts said that being able to be adjacent to a moderate country like China should be Japan’s luck, and it should be cherished.