Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been on the objection to China in the East China SeaChina and JapanThe act of developing gas on the side of the "middle line" raises a strong **. However, the so-called "middle line" is only a geographical concept and is not actually legally binding. Whether it is divided according to the continental shelf, the median line or the 12-nautical-mile territorial sea of islands and reefsChina and JapanThere is no agreement on the demarcation of the East China Sea. Therefore, there is no justification for the actions of Japan and China. China's spokesman Wang Wenbin has made it clear that China's development of oil and gas resources in its territorial waters is a matter within China's sovereign rights and jurisdiction, and Japan has no right to interfere.
However, before 2012, China and Japan had reached a preliminary agreement on the joint development of oil and gas resources in the East China Sea and signed a document in principle. But then, under the influence of right-wing forces in Japan and the influence of the United States, Japan was inDiaoyu Islandsescalating action was taken and shelvedChina and Japanefforts to delimit the East China Sea. In other words, it was the Japanese side that voluntarily abandoned the consensus that had been reached. Now Japan's ** against China is meaningless, and this unreasonable accusation will only worsenChina and Japanrelations, and it will not benefit Japan in any way.
The seemingly unreasonable ** actually has some hidden motives behind it. Against the backdrop of growing tensions between China and the United States, Japan is trying to increase its influence and voice in East Asia in this way. However, Japan's own strength alone has led to the development of oil and gas resources in the East China SeaDiaoyu Islandsand other issues, there is no strength to compete with China. Therefore, they are trying to put pressure on China by linking the South China Sea issue to the East China Sea issue. In addition, Japan is also trying to win over the Philippines and cooperate with the United States to create friction and disputes in China's neighborhood in order to hinder China's development.
However, these actions are actually only in line with the geostrategy of the United States to disrupt and contain China's development. It is worth noting that such behavior is not only a threat to China, but also has important implications for other countries in East Asia. In the past, the United States was often behind the provocation of similar incidents, but now Japan is trying to become a "chess player" and directly intervene in China's peripheral affairs. Due to the geographical constraints of Japan, they have always had ambitions for Chinese territory. Putin** said that tough measures must be taken to prevent Japan's interference in China's surrounding areas in order to effectively curb Japan's ambitions. This is not only a matter for China, but also a common concern for other countries in the East Asian region.
Although Japan has commented on China's legal exploitation of oil and gas resources in the East China Sea, in reality the matter itself is not a cause for concern. They have neither the strength nor the guts to challenge China. Japan's real purpose, however, is to embolden the Philippines and test China's response. Past experience tells us that such problems often originate from the provocation of the United States, and now Japan is trying to become a "chess player" in an attempt to win over the Philippines. However, this is just a false move by Japan to encourage the Philippines to continue provoking China while testing China's response.
At present, China has achieved the right thingDiaoyu IslandsRegular cruises, almost more than 300 days a year, Chinese ships appearDiaoyu IslandsNearby seas. This means that in the event of bad weather, China has been rightDiaoyu IslandsComprehensive regulation has been implemented. Japan's ** towards China does not change this fact. However, Japan is trying to take advantage of the frictions and disputes around China to disrupt and contain China's development. Finally, Russia has also warned Japan that the issue of the South Kuril Islands has been resolved and does not intend to discuss it with Japan again. Therefore, it is hoped that Japan will realize that China and Russia are their immovable neighbors, and the more provocative Japan isChina and Russiaand will only makeChina and RussiaThe attitude has become more resolute, and it does not do Japan any good.
On this issue, China and other countries in the East Asian region need to strengthen cooperation and jointly confront Japan's provocative actions. It is only through solidarity that one can protect one's interests in the face of external interference. We believe that through active diplomatic efforts, firm stance, and cooperation, China and other countries in the East Asian region will be able to maintain regional peace and stability and achieve common development and prosperity.