Japan-U.S. Foreign Affairs and Defense Ministerial Talks, the so-called "2 plus 2," were held, and the Japanese government decided to possess "counterattack capability." It seems that it was agreed by going forward.
The "2 plus 2" between Japan and the United States was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi and Minister of Defense Hamada from Japan, and Secretary of State Brinken and Secretary of Defense Austin from the United States.
Although the details of the talks have not been clarified, the Japanese side explained that it had clearly stated that it possessed "counterattack capability" in a new security-related document, and aimed at effective operation by clarifying roles and missions. It seems that they agreed to consider sharing the burden.
In addition, with the security of the outer space becoming an issue, it was confirmed that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which stipulates the defense obligations of the United States, will newly apply to attacks in outer space. You can
Furthermore, in order to increase deterrence against China, which is strengthening its maritime advances, it was confirmed that the US government will reorganize the US Marine Corps stationed in Okinawa and deploy a new unit that can be flexibly deployed based on remote islands. It seems.
The four ministers will all attend a press conference and plan to announce an outcome document that includes the direction of security and defense cooperation between the two countries.
US think tank reports on China's military invasion of Taiwan
An American think tank, the CSIS = Center for Strategic and International Studies group conducted a map exercise assuming a military invasion of Taiwan by China and compiled a report.
The map exercise assumes the year 2026, and regarding Taiwan's defense, it will be conducted in five scenarios according to the degree of involvement of Japan and the United States. The United States is also expected to suffer a great deal of damage.
In the most likely "basic scenario," US and allied forces destroy Chinese ships before they can land enough troops on Taiwan to continue the offensive. doing.
On the other hand, the offense and defense of the ground battle will become more severe, and the bases of the US military in Japan will be attacked.
Based on the results of this analysis, the report states that as a necessary condition for repelling a Chinese invasion, in addition to strengthening Taiwan's ground forces, it must be possible to use bases in Japan for operations to defend Taiwan. ” and recommended to the US government to strengthen diplomatic and military relations with Japan.