Recently, Japan has not only tried to win over ASEAN to join it in opposing China, but has also interfered with the Taiwan Strait issue, claiming that it will prevent Chinese mainland's unified action. However, Japan underestimated Russia and thought it had a set. After the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, Japan** actively responded to the United States' actions to sanction Russia, violating the taboo of the pacifist constitution, sending retired soldiers to participate in the Russian-Ukrainian war and providing up to $7.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine. In addition, Japan has also taken advantage of Russia's predicament on the battlefield in Ukraine to demand the return of the "four northern islands", and some right-wingers have openly advocated the return of these islands by force. Russia's response, however, was succinct and clear, saying that it would not engage in any territorial negotiations with Japan. Japan's provocative actions against Russia have not only put Russia in the dilemma of "fighting on two fronts", but also put Japan itself in an embarrassing position.
In the face of Japan's demands and demands, Russia's diplomatic stance is very firm. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made it clear that there are no territorial disputes between Russia and Japan, and all relevant territorial issues have been resolved. In response, Japan raised the issue, saying that the territorial dispute between Japan and Russia had not yet been resolved, accusing Russia of trying to "shift the responsibility for stopping negotiations onto Japan", and saying that such a position was unfair and unacceptable. However, Russia's brief response left Japan speechless, fully demonstrating Russia's ability to grasp and control Japan's problems. Similar to Russia's forceful response to the previous proposal to change the outbreak of World War II to July 7, 1937, Russia's attitude once again shows its friendly stance toward China and its adherence to historical facts.
Japan has been trying to use Russia's dilemma to resolve the issue of territorial disputes, however, Russia has not only responded resolutely, but also strengthened its position with existing advantages. After the economic situation improves and the country gets rid of Japanese influence, Russia can even consider negotiations with the United States on the issue of the stationing of Japanese troops. And Japan itself has no reason to block the process of dialogue on this issue. In fact, Japan has tried to solve the problem through verbal diplomacy, but lacks practical solutions and capabilities. Russia's attitude to this situation is clear and unambiguous, and Japan has to accept the existence of controversial issues.
Japan has shown a clear double standard in its treatment of Russia and in its treatment of China. In the face of a powerful Russia, Japan did not dare to take any action on the issue of the four northern islands;As for China's Diaoyu Islands issue, Japan has from time to time sent small boats to provoke. This inconsistency between words and deeds shows Japan's weakness and fear of strength. In the international community, where the strong are strong in advance and then the weak, the strong dominate, and the weak can only complain and compromise. China should demonstrate its strength and make its stance clear to its neighbors. In international affairs, only a strong country can be respected and treated equally by other countries.
In international affairs, powerful countries can often rely on their strength to influence the situation, while weak countries can only be in a passive position. And Japan is clearly on the weaker side when it comes to issues with Russia and China. Russia, in the case of consolidating its strength and getting rid of the Japanese market and **, is no longer at the behest of Japan. Japan's statements on these issues are only intended to maintain the status quo of controversy, and Japan will lose its ability to resolve them as soon as Russia's economic situation improves or relations with the United States are resolved. Therefore, it is very important to understand this.
As a country with the world's second largest economy and strong comprehensive strength, China should be more resolute in safeguarding its rights and interests. Only by clearly expressing one's attitude and position can one win the recognition and respect of the international community. On the issue of the Diaoyu Islands, China has always stood by its legitimate claims, even as Japan tries to gain some advantage through provocative and unreasonable behavior. However, China should not be satisfied with just being passive and fighting back, but should show its strength and resolve in a more proactive manner. Only a strong country can take the initiative and lead the way in international affairs.
Through the analysis of the dispute between Japan and Russia, it can be seen that the strong are always in the driver's seat, while the weak can only reluctantly accept reality. In the face of a powerful Russia, Japan's provocative actions can only cause its own embarrassment and passivity. Russia's resolute response and tough stance on Japan forced Japan to accept the existence of controversial issues. Japan's double standards and fear of strength have deprived it of its ability to solve problems in international affairs. Therefore, as a powerful country, China should be more resolute in safeguarding its rights and interests, and make its attitude clear to neighboring countries in order to win the recognition and respect of the international community.