Major changes in Japan's security policy!

　　Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 17th (Gantian Guanna) On the 16th local time, the Japanese government finalized three newly revised security-related documents at the cabinet meeting-"National Security Strategy", "National Defense Strategy", and "Defense Defense Strategy". Power readiness plan".

Japanese public opinion believes that this marks a major change in Japan's security policy after World War II.

　　In the new document, Japan advocates the Japan-U.S. alliance in an attempt to achieve military expansion, while exaggerating the so-called "China threat."

　　China expresses its strong concern about Japan's continuous smearing and ignoring of facts, and solemnly urges Japan to learn from its lessons, not to be obsessed with using the so-called "China threat" to indulge its own military expansion, and return to China and Japan's "mutual cooperation partners, mutual It does not pose a threat" political consensus, so as to avoid becoming a destroyer and spoiler of the relationship between the two countries and regional security and stability.

On December 16, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke at a press conference held at the Prime Minister's Residence in Tokyo.

　　Japan revises security documents, which trends deserve attention?

　　Recently, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito Party held many talks on revising the three security documents, covering many issues such as the ability to counterattack and the introduction of active network defense to "pre-emptively" respond to cyber attacks.

Until December 12, the two parties reached an agreement on the content of the revised draft, and it was finalized at the cabinet meeting on the 16th.

　　In the new version of the security document, the record high of defense expenses has attracted the attention of the outside world.

The Japanese government has basically decided to set the defense expenditure in the 2023 budget at a record high of about 6.8 trillion yen.

Included in it is the 211.3 billion yen cost of acquiring the US-made cruise missile "Tomahawk" and the purchase cost of attack drones.

　　The Japanese government also stated in its security documents that in order to maintain international order, it will expand cooperation not only with the Japan-US alliance, but also with "like-minded countries."

　　Among them, with regard to the Japan-US alliance, the three security documents clearly stated that they strive to strengthen the cooperation necessary to exercise the "counterattack capability" (the ability to attack enemy bases).

Focusing on the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military, it is written to deepen discussions on roles, tasks, and capabilities, and strengthen deterrence.

　　Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also intends to visit the United States to hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, demonstrating his commitment to improving defense capabilities.

　　In addition, the document pointed out that Australia, which is positioned as a "special strategic partner", will establish a cooperative relationship second only to the United States. It also states that it will "strengthen mutual participation in issues in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region" with Britain, France, Germany and Italy.

With the Nordic and Baltic states, the document mentions cooperation in areas such as cyber and information warfare.

　　How Japan positions China is also one of the focuses of the outside world's attention recently.

The "National Security Strategy" in the security document openly advocates positioning China as "the greatest strategic challenge ever".

The "Yomiuri Shimbun" pointed out that the "National Security Strategy" formulated by Japan in 2013 used the expression on China as "a matter of concern to the international community."

Data map: The US "Reagan" nuclear-powered aircraft carrier parked at the US military base in Yokosuka, Japan.

　　Japanese people chanted: "Military force cannot create peace"

　　Since the Kishida government came to power, military actions have been frequent.

Today, a series of content revisions once again reflect Japan's attempt to seek military expansion by exaggerating the so-called "regional threat".

Such a move is bound to threaten regional peace and stability, and arouse dissatisfaction and opposition at home and abroad.

　　In the past few days, many Japanese people, including many members of Congress, held demonstrations and rallies in Tokyo to protest and oppose the new security document.

On the 16th, some citizens held a rally in front of the prime minister's official residence, shouting slogans such as "no arbitrary decision", "preparing for war is unconstitutional", and holding signs that read "force cannot create peace" and "if defense costs increase, taxes will also increase." Increase" placard.

　　Akira Koike, head of the secretariat of the opposition Communist Party of Japan, said, "Not only did this fail to protect Japan's security, but it threatened security. It is unacceptable. I will oppose it from the front."

　　Hiroshi Shiratori, a professor at Hosei University in Japan, criticized the discussion methods between the Japanese government and the ruling party, saying that the consultation working group meeting between the two parties is completely private, and the people do not know anything, which is unacceptable.

　　The "Peace Concept Suggestion Conference" composed of Japanese scholars also pointed out that the Japanese government's discussion of having the ability to attack enemy bases and multiplying defense costs is "a very dangerous move that promotes arms competition in East Asia and induces war."

Not only has the principle of "exclusive defense" stipulated in the Constitution been ignored, but if defense spending accounts for 2% of GDP, Japan will become the world's third largest "military spending power."

Image source: Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan

The Chinese embassy refuted:

　　Don't be obsessed with using the "China threat" to indulge yourself in military expansion

　　China is also strongly concerned about some people's blatant advocacy of positioning China as a "threat" or "challenge".

　　The spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in Japan made a statement on the 16th regarding the negative content of the Japanese government’s three security strategy documents, saying that the Japanese government released a new version of the three security strategy documents, positioning China as “the biggest strategic challenge so far”, falsely claiming that China’s external posture and Military activities are a "serious concern" of the international community, accusing China of launching missiles during military drills in the Taiwan Strait area to pose a "threat" to local residents, and labeling China as "economic coercion".

The relevant statement seriously deviates from the basic facts, violates the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and willfully incites threats from China and provokes regional tension and confrontation. China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this, and has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese side.

　　The spokesperson of the embassy also pointed out that China has always followed the path of peaceful development, pursued a defensive national defense policy, and did not provoke or participate in any arms race.

China develops its military power in line with its own national conditions and surrounding environment to safeguard its own sovereignty, security and development interests.

China has always been responsible for maintaining regional and world peace and stability. China's development has brought opportunities and dividends to countries all over the world. The so-called "threats", "challenges" and "coercion" cannot be labeled on China.

China's position on the Diaoyu Islands, sea-related issues and Taiwan-related issues is clear and firm. Taking relevant measures is entirely within the scope of China's sovereignty, and the Japanese side is not allowed to point fingers or make troubles.

　　Historically, Japan has stepped into the wrong path of militarism, committed aggression and expansion, and committed crimes against humanity, bringing serious disasters to the region and the world.

This time, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policy and strengthened its counterattack military capabilities. It has to be suspected that Japan is deviating from the post-war peaceful development track, which will inevitably arouse the vigilance and opposition of all peace-loving people.

The Chinese side solemnly urges the Japanese side to learn a lesson, not to be obsessed with using the so-called "China threat" to indulge in its own military expansion, and to return to the political consensus between China and Japan that "they are mutual partners and do not pose a threat to each other", so as to avoid degenerating the relationship between the two countries. And disruptors and disruptors of regional security and stability.

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