There is a classic line in the popular TV series "Hurricane" in 2023: "The stronger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish." This sentence not only reflects the tension and excitement of the plot, but also can find resonance on the international political stage. There has always been a phenomenon in the international community of countries seizing development opportunities in a volatile environment. However, when it comes to playing with major powers, it is obviously naïve to believe too much in the idea of "seeking wealth in danger". Taking Japan as an example, in the face of the confrontation between China and the United States in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, as well as the fierce conflict between the United States and Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine, Japan** once again showed anxiety. In addition to provoking Russia over the South Kuril Islands, Japan has frequently created incidents in the waters around China's Diaoyu Islands, and the response of China and Russia has left Japan helpless. First of all, let's take a look at the current stormy waters of the Diaoyu Islands, it can be said that in recent years, the Japanese ** have made no secret of their coveting of the Diaoyu Islands. In particular, after Kishida** came to power, the US-Japan military alliance has continued to deepen, and Japan has continued to provoke in the waters around the Diaoyu Islands. In the case of early November, for example, a number of Japanese patrol ships and civilian vessels such as the "Megumi Maru" illegally intruded into the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands.
At that time, the Chinese coast guard ships immediately took control measures. Five coast guard ships, including the 2301 ship, were on standby, and through a series of countermeasures, such as tracking and warning, route control, and forcing away, the Japanese ship finally left in ashes. The China Coast Guard not only has a large number of ships, but also a generally large tonnage, and has a strong presence on a global scale. The strength is strong, and we are more confident. At present, in the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands, China's coast guard departments have carried out regular patrols in the sea area, including the main island of the Diaoyu Islands and the surrounding islands, which have been included in the scope of daily patrols and monitoring. In short, the coast guard can arrive at the scene as soon as any illegal act occurs, and form a siege against the illegal entry of the vessel. If Japan still wants to play stupid hard-line measures, it will undoubtedly seek trouble and deceive itself. The issue of Japan's sovereignty over the South Kuril Islands has always been one of the key contradictions with Russia. For a long time, Japan** avoided direct challenges in international forums for fear of Russia's strength, and even used the term "Northern Territories" or "Disputed Northern Territories" to define the South Kuril Islands as a sign of scruples towards Russia.
However, after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Japan's attitude towards the South Kuril Islands seems to have changed. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida directly referred to the South Kuril Islands as "Japan's inherent territory" and forcefully declared sovereignty to the outside world, which caused a strong reaction from Russia. Although the strength of the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Far Eastern Military District has been weakened today, Russia still has a certain military strength in the game of the South Kuril Islands. However, Japan began to be worried in the face of Russia's Putin order to bring the Strategic Missile Forces and strategic bomber aviation regiments in the Far East into full combat duty. Russia's Tu-160M strategic bombers and Sarmat heavy intercontinental missiles have made Japan feel afraid to provoke Russia further. In the face of such pressure, Japan no longer seems to be provoking Russia as rashly as it used to be. Japan's behavior in recent years over the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea has aroused the vigilance of China and Russia. Japan, relying on the support of the United States, has taken a provocative attitude in regional affairs. However, the United States does not dare to offend China and Russia easily, so Japan, while provoking these two neighbors, is also putting itself at risk.
If Japan continues to flex its muscles over the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea, China and Russia could consider taking action to warn them and make Japan understand that their position cannot be ignored.