National Interest: Japan Conducts Nationwide Military Exercise for First Time in 30 Years
Japan has been making a visible and decided effort to massively increase its military strength to deter China in the region and embrace a stronger defensive military posture.
For the first time in thirty years, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force has begun massive, nationwide military exercises involving “all units” in a clear effort to strengthen deterrence against China.
Chinese government-backed newspaper the Global Times described the exercise as a counter to China to respond to “China’s ramped-up regional assertiveness.”
The Chinese publication was arguably rather pointed and aggressive in its response, quoting PLA military experts as “warning” Japan.
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Update #1: Japan ground troops begin nationwide drills for 1st time in 30 years (Kyodo News)
Update #2: Japan ‘preparing for war’ in first major military drills for 30 YEARS as tensions rage with China over disputed islands (The SUN)
WNU Editor: Japan is also conducting exercises with other countries .... UK, United States and Japan Complete Joint Exercise In The Pacific (Naval News).
2 comments:
China is seeing. It's a wonder what will happen in case of crisis.
China can blame itself. The remilitarization of Japan will haunt them.
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