Japan Premier Warns About Chinese Military -- Wall Street JournalTOKYO—Japan's prime minister issued a new warning about Beijing's military build-up Sunday, two days after his government made a fresh protest over a Chinese ship's entering waters near a chain of islands claimed by both countries.
In an address to graduating cadets of the Self Defense Forces, Prime Minister Yoshiko Noda cited China and North Korea as the main military challenges Japan faces in Asia.
"Circumstances in our surrounding regions are increasingly severe, complicated, and remain uncertain, as depicted in moves by North Korea including nuclear and missile issues, and China, which is reinforcing its military capabilities and continuing activities in surrounding waters," Mr. Noda said in his speech at the National Defense Academy in the Tokyo suburb of Yokosuka.
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My Comment: I doubt that there will be a military confrontation between both Asian powers, but I do expect tensions between the two countries to intensify over issues like this one. As to the bigger picture .... there are some in Japan who want a more powerful military .... tensions like this will only lay the groundwork to make such "wish" into a reality.
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