Japan, a country located in eastern Asia, has been eye-catching in recent years on the global political and economic stage. Surprisingly, however, the country's overseas investment strategy seems to be constantly seeking new breakthroughs. According to reports, Japan is buying land overseas while stockpiling large amounts of "ultrapure water", a move that has sparked global attention and speculation. So, what is Japan's intention in doing this?
First of all, Japan's overseas land investment dates back several years. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, as of 2019, Japanese companies have purchased a total of 113 land overseas70,000 hectares, an increase of 4 compared to 20155 times. These lands are mainly distributed in Australia, the United States, China, Europe and other countries and regions. For Japan, the motivation for buying land is primarily to ensure food security and energy**.
On the one hand, with Japan's growing population and increasingly scarce land resources, Japan's domestic agricultural production cannot meet the national demand for food. Therefore, by purchasing land overseas, Japan can expand the scale of agricultural production and ensure the best food production. On the other hand, with the changes in the global energy market and the increase in Japan's energy demand, Japan also wants to ensure its own energy security by purchasing oil and gas fields and mineral resources overseas.
In addition, Japan has stockpiled large quantities of "ultrapure water". According to reports, Japan currently has more "ultrapure water" than the rest of the world combined. This "ultrapure water" is extremely pure and can be used in a variety of fields such as scientific experiments, medical treatment, and electronics manufacturing. For Japan, the importance of "ultrapure water" cannot be overstated.
First of all, "ultrapure water" is a necessity for many scientific experiments and research. Due to its high purity, it can be used in various high-precision scientific experiments and research, providing strong support for the development of science and technology in Japan. Secondly, "ultrapure water" also has a wide range of applications in the medical field. For example, in the preparation of vaccines and medicines, "ultrapure water" is used as a solvent to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drug product. Finally, "ultrapure water" can also be used in electronics manufacturing. For example, in the production of semiconductor chips, "ultrapure water" is one of the indispensable raw materials.
Of course, Japan's massive land purchases and hoarding of "ultrapure water" may also involve some strategic considerations. For example, in the view of some, Japan may want to expand its strategic influence by buying land overseas and acquiring strategic resources. In addition, Japan may also want to secure its leading position in certain areas by stockpiling "ultrapure water".
To sum up, Japan's frenzied overseas land buying and hoarding large quantities of "ultrapure water" has attracted global attention and speculation. From the point of view of ensuring food security and energy**, this action has a certain justification. However, there may also be some strategic considerations and intentions involved. In any case, this behavior deserves our continued attention and study.