Against the backdrop of tensions between Japan and China, the Philippines has fallen victim to this conflict. While it may be seen that Japan is simply following in the footsteps of the United States or trying to hype up the so-called "China threat theory," this is not the case. JapaneseMilitaryThe actions and engagement with the Philippines are motivated by self-interest. The Philippines has become not only a pawn of the United States, but also cannon fodder for Japan, being used to escalate tensions in the South China Sea and potentially even lead to conflict. Against this backdrop, China should no longer be soft on Japan, and it must remain vigilant in the face of such a country.
Since the end of World War II, Japan has been striving to break through the limitations of the "Peace Constitution" and the principle of "exclusive defense" and to accelerate the pace of arms expansion. This practice has provoked a rise in neighboring countries andInternationalSociety is highly vigilant, because the Japanese invasion in history has brought profound disasters to the Chinese people. Japan is trying to climb the big tree of the United States and develop itself with the help of the endorsement of the United StatesMilitaryforces, further against China. It is undeniable that the support of the United States is crucial for Japan, because it can only be with the help of the United StatesInternationalPlay a bigger role on stage.
However, we cannot simply reduce Japan's position to following in the footsteps of the United States or to curry favor with the United States. In fact, Japan's hostile attitude towards China is rooted in historical contradictions and memories of the trauma of war. There has always been a problem with the perception of history in Japan, which has led Japan to maintain a hostile posture in its relations with China. It is not so much that Japan is standing in opposition to China to follow in the footsteps of the United States, but rather for its own interests and domestic factors.
As part of the U.S.-Japan alliance system, the Philippines not only plays a role on the American chessboard, but also becomes a victim of Japan. Japan has provided surveillance radar systems to the Philippines and has established close exchanges and cooperation. In the process, the Philippines is seen as a tool and a front against China. Japan hopes to create more tensions in the South China Sea by further engaging with the Philippines, which could even trigger a conflict between China and the Philippines.
For the Philippines, receiving assistance from Japan is not entirely voluntary. The Philippines needs strong allies to protect its interests and confront China over the South China Sea. However, the Philippines fell victim to Japan and the United States, which were used to carry out the U.S.-Japan strategy against China. The Philippines may have unwittingly become a pawn in the diplomatic game, and although they have been promised protection, this is only a superficial honey, and behind it lies a larger game of interests.
Japan held an amphibious Xi exercise on Tokunoshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, an operation very close to Taiwan. This kind of behavior for China is essentially equivalent to an ultimatum to China, showingJapanese militarismof fangs. Now Japan has reached the point of breaking the kettle, and their determination to confront China is as solid as a rock. In the face of such a situation, China must no longer be soft-hearted and must maintain a high degree of vigilance and a tough stance.
But then again, the United States cannot tolerate it by comparisonJapanese militarismResurrection. As the world's largest power, the United States does not allow any country to be present against itInternationaland influence on the stage. Although U.S. support for Japan is limited, they remain important to Japan's role in regional security. Therefore, China must be cautious in handling its relations with Japan and must not take Japan's presence lightlyInternationalStatus in the transaction.
Tensions between Japan and China have created uncertainty and risks for neighboring countries, and the Philippines has fallen victim to the conflict. Japan has used the Philippines to escalate tensions in the South China Sea in an attempt to expand its influence in the region. The Philippines has become not only a pawn of the United States, but also cannon fodder for Japan. As China, we must remain highly vigilant and resolutely defend our own interests and territorial integrity. The struggle with Japan is not only a contest between China and Japan, but also involves itInternationalissues of order and regional stability. We should remain united and firm withInternationalSociety works together to maintain peace and stability.