Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Yasuda in the early hours of the 9th local time
Start the New Year's first foreign visit itinerary
Traveled to France in a week
Italy UK
canada and usa
Japan holds this year's G7 presidency
Yasuda said the day before departure
He hopes that through frank talks
Further deepen the G7
trust among member states
Kyodo News disclosed
Estimated Kishida
will assure the leaders of the G7 countries
Japan will play a role in dealing with the Russian conflict
Key role
What about Kishida this time?
Uh, a trip to five countries in Europe and America
Actually
Not entirely for diplomatic reasons
in Japan
due to economic problems
Due to cabinet scandal issues etc.
many problems
What about his cabinet approval rating?
Uh, the lowest has dropped to around 26%.
So he wants to launch diplomatic activities
Divert the attention of the Japanese public
uh makes people think
What can Kishida do in terms of diplomacy?
uh won the support of developed countries
What about that?
It reduces the effect of his distribution in the country
in a way it helps him
restore some people's support
The outside world is most concerned about the last stop of Kishida's trip
Kishida will meet with Biden at the White House on the 13th
This will be when Fumio Kishida takes office as prime minister in October 2021.
first visit to washington
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Japanese Defense Minister Jingichi Heida and outgoing Hayashi Fangzheng
will fly to Washington on the 11th
Meeting with Secretary of State Austin and State Secretary Blinken
Hold the 2+2 meeting of the Security Consultative Committee
Kyodo news agency reported that
Expect new updates on North Korean and Chinese military moves
Joint containment measures will be the main topic of the meeting
Japan exclusive news aid
Citing several government sources, the
Under the foreshadowing of the high-level talks in Duolun
Japan-U.S. leaders to discuss strengthening housing cooperation
Proposed revision of Japan-U.S. defense cooperation guidelines
And issued a joint statement focusing on the security field
Actually
This time, we must discuss the issue of supply security.
to form one
Breaking apart from the Chinese supply chain
Such a separate world supply chain system
uh what do they think
uh constrained by the Chinese supply chain
That is, their own economic security cannot be guaranteed.
so actually
Well, it's in the name of security of supply
uh is a split
is a kind of suppression
It's an act of forming a small group
The outside world noticed
In order to fully promote the hard state strategy
Win over regional countries to jointly contain China
America’s demands on Japan are getting looser
Japan is also taking the opportunity to vigorously expand its military
Fumio Anting's anti-counterfeiting period
will explain to the U.S.
Three new security documents finalized by Japan last month
including an increase in the annual defense budget
development with attack
Counterattack capabilities of enemy missile launch bases
and content that improves long-range defense capabilities
There are observations that
Japan's above
plan is very much in the security interests of the United States
Diplomatic and Security Strategy with the United States
kept pace
The Biden administration last October
New U.S. National Security Strategy Released
Joint Deterrence Strategy launched
Emphasis on working with allies to address threats
also claimed to want Japan to have facts in Taiwan
assist in the supply of fuel and ammunition
This actually reflects
U.S. wants to bolster Japan's defenses
and to Japan
Willingness to take on more offensive roles is welcome
with the acquiescence of the United States
Japan's gradual military loosening is worthwhile
high vigilance
In the context of daily strengthening of military alliances
Japan Self Defense Force
The annual outlying islands defense drill was held a few days ago
About 1,000 members of the 1st Airborne Regiment simulate airborne operations
Take back the occupied outlying islands, etc.
Japanese Defense Minister Seiichi Hamada said:
this exercise
Showcasing strong cooperation between Japan and its allies
In addition to the US military sending 70 people to participate
British and Australian armies take part for the first time
A total of about 30 people were dispatched
According to a report by Kyodo News on the 7th
Japan plans to branch out in Kagoshima Prefecture
Ma Mao Island
Construction of Self-Defense Force Base
Ministry of Defense
The relevant environmental impact assessment report will be published on the 12th
Work will start as early as the day
Mamo Island is the second largest uninhabited island in Japan
The area is about 8 square kilometers
strategic location is critical
It is 500 kilometers away from Putian Airport, Chong Province
Iwakuni Air Base 400 km
Big Fish Strait
It is an important maritime route connecting the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea
According to the Japanese plan
In 4 years the island will become a large military base
Two airstrips are expected to be built
Large-scale ammunition depots and fuel facilities
after completion
american aircraft carrier
Carrier-based fighter jets can carry out continuous landing training
Quasi-aircraft carrier of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
will also stop here
Analysis pointed out
Japan's intention
is to build an unsinkable aircraft carrier
In wartime it can be used with
Other outlying island bases south of Kyushu Island, Japan
Other U.S. and Japanese warplanes stationed in Okinawa
daily subs
Refitted Izumo and Garher aircraft carriers
Coupled with the latest F35B fighter
Constituting Japan's iron arm of defense in the East China Sea