The Japanese foreign minister boarded the USS Lincoln to "show off deterrence", Japanese media: contain North Korea and China

　　[Global Times Comprehensive Report] Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Emmanuel Emanuel boarded the U.S. aircraft carrier "Lincoln" cruising in Asian waters on the 23rd and jointly held a press conference.

Kyodo News said on the 24th that the move by Japan and the United States is to demonstrate the deterrence of the Japan-US alliance to contain North Korea and China.

According to the "Nihon Keizai Shimbun" report on the 24th, Japan and the United States plan to hold military exercises in the Hokkaido region this fall, and the target may be China and Russia.

　　According to Reuters, Lin Fangzheng and Emanuel boarded the aircraft carrier "Lincoln" by plane from Tokyo.

The two watched the take-off and landing of the carrier-based aircraft on the deck.

The "Lincoln" aircraft carrier sailed into the eastern waters of the Korean Peninsula in mid-April, arousing great concern. This is the first time a US aircraft carrier has entered the waters after 4 years and 5 months.

Recently, the aircraft carrier held a joint exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Sea of ​​Japan near the Korean peninsula.

　　Lin Fangzheng said at a press conference on the 23rd that the US-Japan exercise demonstrates the strength of the alliance between the two countries, and at the same time demonstrates that Japan and the United States are fully prepared to deal with emergencies at any time.

He also said Japan would "significantly strengthen" its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States.

In response to the situation in Russia and Ukraine, Emanuel said that Russia "threatens the values ​​that Japan and the United States value and regional peace and stability", emphasizing the importance of cooperation among Japan, the United States, and South Korea.

　　"Nihon Keizai Shimbun" said that the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US military will hold a two-week large-scale military exercise in Hokkaido this fall, involving about 4,000 people.

According to the report, Japan and the United States are increasing the frequency and content of the exercises. "Considering Russia's 'invasion' of Ukraine and China, which continues to expand its arms, Japan and the United States will further enhance their ability to deal with threats in East Asia."

(Tang Xiang)