On the geopolitical map of East Asia, the relationship between China and Japan has always been in the spotlight. Recently, China announced a 7% increase in military spending in 20242%, and the news immediately caused a strong reaction in Japan. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshiro Hayashi said at a press conference that Japan is "gravely concerned" about the increase in China's spending. However, Japan's own military spending has also sparked controversy. At the end of December last year, Japan adopted a new version of the "** Security Strategy" document, planning to reach 43 trillion yen in military spending in the five years from 2023 to 2027. Military spending in 2027 will account for 2% of Japan's total GDP. In the 2024 budget approved by the Japanese Cabinet at the recent meeting, the increase in defense spending reached a record high of 16%. So, is Japan in a position to be concerned about the increase in the cost of China?
First of all, we need to understand the reasons for the increase in the cost of the Chinese currency. As a large country with a population of 1.4 billion, China needs to maintain its own integrity and territorial integrity. As the international situation changes, China needs to improve its military strength to deal with possible security threats. In addition, the need for the modernization of the squadron is also one of the reasons for the increase in military spending.
Second, let's take a look at Japan's military spending. Japan, as a neighbor of China, has also attracted widespread attention for its military spending; According to data released by Japan**, Japan plans to spend 43 trillion yen on its military in the five-year period from 2023 to 2027. Military spending in 2027 will account for 2% of Japan's total GDP. This data shows that Japan's military spending is growing very fast.
So, is Japan in a position to be concerned about the increase in the cost of China? Judging from the above data, Japan's own military spending is also quite huge, and Japan's military spending is also growing rapidly. Therefore, Japan's concern about the growth of China's ** expenditure seems somewhat untenable. If you agree with this article, please like and share more exciting content together! Witness the wonderful moment together!