Xi criticizes Japan ‘remilitarization’ during Trump summit in Beijing
(www.upi.com)
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from throws_lemy@reddthat.com to world@lemmy.world on 27 May 12:49
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Financial Times reports Chinese leader sharply criticized Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan’s defense buildup during summit with President Trump as concerns grow over U.S.-Japan alliance and Taiwan security commitments
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If you aggressively build up your armed forces and try to dominate your neighbours with constant sabre rattling, maybe you shouldn’t be surprised if your neighbours take steps to protect their interests.
If you commit atrocities, genocide, and kill 20 million citizens, dont be surprised when your victim becomes leery at the prospect of you remilitarizing only 3 generations later.
Three generations is long enough for people to have changed in Japan, but not long enough for history to be forgotten by neighboring countries. Japan is threatened by China and North Korea militarily and its reliable ally was the United States. It seems inevitable that they will increase defense.