Japan has not let go of the dispute over the South Kuril Islands, and Japan has been demanding that Russia return the four islands. In the recent Ukraine issue, Japan has chosen to take the opportunity to increase sanctions against Russia, including military personnel, politicians and **, and announced new sanctions against 57 Russian entities. Against this backdrop, Russia has chosen to cooperate with China in carrying out a number of economic projects in the South Kuril Islands. This move undoubtedly gave Japan a strong warning that the South Kuril Islands are Russian territory and their sovereignty cannot be questioned. This counterattack also once again demonstrates the tough posture of the Russian fighting nation.
For Japan, Russia's counterattack is undoubtedly bad news. Japan has long considered the South Kuril Islands as the "four northern islands" and demanded that Russia return them. However, Russia not only did not succumb to Japanese pressure, but cooperated with China in economic cooperation on the islands. This move is undoubtedly a declaration to Japan that sovereignty over the South Kuril Islands must belong to Russia, and Japan needs to "hand over sovereignty." For China, this is a huge opportunity. The South Kuril Islands may be rich in fisheries and mineral resources, and participation in the development of these islands will undoubtedly bring significant economic benefits.
The Russian-Chinese cooperation in the development of the South Kuril Islands is not only a tough response to Japan, but also has far-reaching political and geostrategic significance. For Russia, cooperation with China in the development of the South Kuril Islands will not only reap huge economic benefits, but also strengthen its geopolitical influence in the region. For China, participation in the development of the South Kuril Islands will not only provide access to resources, but also strengthen cooperation with Russia and raise its geopolitical position in the region. Such cooperation can also be seen as an important part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, while also warning Japan that the issue of ownership of the South Kuril Islands needs to be resolved through cooperation and dialogue, not through provocations and sanctions.
In addition to Japan's provocations, the confrontation around the situation in Ukraine in the current global situation is also attracting attention. The Ukraine issue has attracted the attention of countries such as Russia and the United States, but also other countries. Against the backdrop of the cooling of the situation in Ukraine, the United States and its allies have taken action to try to reduce tensions. Japan's actions, however, have dropped a cold bomb on the current tensions. This kind of knowingly committed behavior is undoubtedly fanning the flames and trying to use the Ukraine issue to deplete Russia's strength in order to achieve its own geopolitical interests. However, Russia, a fighting nation, is clearly not going to sit idly by. They further demonstrated their strength and determination by cooperating with China in the development of the South Kuril Islands.
Summary: Japan's provocative actions angered Russia, which promptly co-opted China for a counterattack. This counterattack is not only a warning to Japan, but also a response to anti-Russian wrestling in the global situation. At the same time, this cooperation presents a huge opportunity for China to strengthen its cooperation with Russia and improve its geopolitical position in the region. The Ukraine issue is still the focus of global attention, and how to resolve the contradictions through cooperation and dialogue has become an urgent issue to be resolved. Through this incident, we can see the strong strength and firm position of the fighting nations, as well as the game and confrontation between countries in geopolitical disputes. For Japan, this provocation is undoubtedly a failed attempt and a stern warning to its territorial claims. From China's point of view, participation in the development of the South Kuril Islands will not only reap economic benefits, but also strengthen regional cooperation and enhance its own geopolitical influence.