The ‘So-Called China Threat’: Japan’s Attempts to Instigate Conflict and Undermine Regional Stability

‘During a recent visit to Washington DC, Japan’s Defense Minister Tomomi Inada once again described China as a “rule-breaker” on the issues of the East China Sea and South China Sea. Inada proposed that Japan hold more joint patrols and military exercises with the US and countries in the region with the aim to enhance its involvement in the contested South China Sea.
These statements from a senior Japanese official not only run contrary to fact, but also have the potential to undermine regional stability by instigating conflict.’
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