U.S. Forces Japan top "capable of transporting troops by defending the Senkaku" restraining China October 27, 5:51

"The integrated operational capabilities of Japan and the United States can be used to transport troops to defend the Senkaku Islands," said the top U.S. Forces Japan at a press conference in conjunction with the joint exercises of the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Forces. Said.

It is perceived as a statement that restrained China, which is activating activities around the Senkaku Islands.

The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Army have been conducting large-scale joint exercises since the 26th, and Commander Schneider, along with the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Koji Yamazaki, who is the top of the Self-Defense Forces, is a reporter on board the Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ship, Kaga. I had a press conference.



In this, Commander Schneider emphasized the significance of the exercise, saying, "Implementing the exercise will clearly show that the Japan-US alliance is constantly strengthening." Operational capabilities can and may be used to transport combat-ready units to defend the Senkaku Islands. "



At a press conference in July, Commander Schneider said, "The United States will fulfill its obligation to help the Japanese government regarding the situation in the Senkaku Islands," and the U.S. military will strengthen vigilance and surveillance in the surrounding waters to support Japan. Shows your thoughts.



This statement is perceived by Ministry of Defense officials as a renewed restraint on China, which is activating its activities around the Senkaku Islands.