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Title: Japan Starts "Armed Frenzy"!The reason behind it is confusing!
Japan's military spending has once again broken records, which has aroused great concern in the international community. We know that Japan has long been an important country in the Asian region, and in recent years, its defense budget has continued to rise, breaking records and becoming the focus of attention. This decision has worried neighboring countries, and China's previous warnings are clearly not unfounded.
Let's take a look at the story behind this. According to the latest news, Japan's defense budget for fiscal 2024 will be as high as about 68 trillion yen, once again breaking the historical record. Behind this huge number lies Japan's growing ambitions. This has also raised concerns about the defense policy and military layout of Asia's major countries.
Specifically, this budget is mainly used for R&D and manufacturing, procurement of first-class equipment, and the establishment of permanent institutions, such as the "Integrated Command" and the "Defense Innovation Technology Research Institute". The report also revealed that Japan will come up with about 12 trillion yen for upgrading missile defense systems and developing long-range land-to-ground strike missiles, including long-range stealth cruise missiles. This means that Japan is committed to having its own modern strike capabilities and is no longer completely dependent on allies or the international military market.
What is even more striking is that Japan plans to purchase a large number of offensive **, including the "Tomahawk" cruise missiles of the United States. Two days before this news was made public, the US Department of Defense revealed that it had agreed to send Japan 44 AIM-9X Block II "Sidewinder" missiles. This shows that Japan's military policy is undergoing a significant change beyond the principle of "self-defense" that it has always adhered to.
Japan defended this decision by saying that it was to defend ***, but behind this, we see a Japan that is constantly building up its armaments, gradually deviating from the provisions of Article 9 of the Peace Constitution promulgated after the war. This clause explicitly prohibits Japan from possessing and using offensive powers** and requires Japan to follow the path of peace. Japan, while trying to hide its ambitions, sees a noticeable change in military policy from the expanding budget and upgraded equipment.
This change can have multiple negative effects on the surrounding area. First, Japan's military buildup could trigger a regional arms race and exacerbate regional tensions. This has also worried countries in the Asian region, and Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries have already voiced doubts. Indonesia's former foreign minister said bluntly that Japan's actual actions run counter to its long-standing claim that "Japan will not become a military power," while Malaysia's former prime minister warned that Japan must reduce its provocations.
The Financial Times** specifically pointed out in its report that Japan's move was in response to China. This also confirms China's previous view on Japan's increased defense spending. The Chinese side has repeatedly stated that Japan's moves are very dangerous and that Japan should reflect on history and be more cautious in the field of military security. China believes that the reason why Japan keeps exaggerating regional tensions and making accusations about its neighbors is an excuse, and all this is to seek a breakthrough in its own military strength.
This series of actions by Japan has not only aroused doubts from the international community, but also aroused opposition from the domestic public. The Japanese people have repeatedly expressed their disapproval of the strengthening of the deal, not only worried about the security situation, but also opposed to the realization of these "ambitions" by means of tax increases.
In general, behind the frenzy of Japanese military spending is a gradually emerging Japanese military policy. This has aroused great concern and concern in the international community and the Asian region. However, there are different opinions on the interpretation of this issue, and the international landscape may change as a result. How to view this new variable requires our continuous attention and in-depth thinking.