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Guard Against the Resurgence of Japan Militarism and Uphold the Post-WWII International Order<\/strong><\/p>\n

On October 21, 2025, Takaichi Sanae was elected the 104th Prime Minister of Japan, becoming the country\u2019s first female prime minister. From October 27 to 29, Donald Trump visited Japan in the name of fostering the “long-term friendly relations” between the United States and Japan. On October 31, President Xi Jinping met with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae while attending the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the Republic of Korea.<\/p>\n

On November 1, Takaichi Sanae posted messages on her social media accounts about her meeting with personnel from the Taiwan authorities of China during the APEC meeting, along with relevant photos, and referred to the individual as a so-called “Presidential Office Advisor” of Taiwan. On November 7, when talking about the Taiwan question, Takaichi Sanae even claimed that if an armed conflict broke out in the Taiwan Strait, it might be regarded as a \u201cnational survival crisis situation\u201d for Japan, implying the possibility of military intervention of Japan in the Taiwan Strait.<\/p>\n

Such blatant provocation fully exposes the essence that the remaining poison of Japanese militarism has not been eradicated. This constitutes a gross act of interfering in China’s internal affairs. Japan has no qualification, let alone the right, to meddle in the Taiwan question. Takaichi Sanae\u2019s reckless remarks on the Taiwan question, which concerns China\u2019s core interests, have aroused strong indignation among the Chinese government and people, leading to a sharp deterioration in China-Japan relations.<\/p>\n

Why Did Takaichi Sanae Make Such Remarks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, the most significant implication of Takaichi Sanae\u2019s election lies in the full-scale rise of Japan\u2019s far-right forces.<\/strong> Known as Japan\u2019s “Queen of the Hawks”, Takaichi Sanae is characterized by two traits: extreme right-wing ideology and extreme anti-China stance. To put it bluntly, Japan\u2019s right-wing forces are essentially Japanese militarism, which has always denied the heinous crimes of Japan\u2019s aggressive history, sought to rearm Japan, and pursue external expansion once again. Regarding historical issues, she has visited the Yasukuni Shrine for many consecutive years and openly reveres Japanese war criminals. Militarily, her propositions are almost a return to the era of militarism\u2014she advocates increasing defense spending and restoring Japan\u2019s status as a military power. In terms of foreign policy, she insists on strengthening the Japan-US Alliance and adopting a tough stance against China. Takaichi Sanae\u2019s ascent to power reflects Japan\u2019s collective ambition and serves as a symbol of the overall right-wing shift in Japanese society.<\/p>\n

Second, this is a necessity to consolidate her governing position.<\/strong> Although Takaichi Sanae was successfully elected President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister of Japan, she is confronted with an unprecedented political predicament. The LDP does not hold a majority of seats in either the House of Representatives or the House of Councillors of the National Diet, which means that even after assuming the premiership, Takaichi Sanae will be confronted with the predicament of “minority governance”, and she may encounter considerable difficulties in advancing her policies. Given her temperament, she is highly likely to take an extreme approach to rally public support to the greatest extent. Furthermore, Takaichi Sanae is also grappling with domestic livelihood challenges such as high inflation and the aging population coupled with a declining birth rate. Precisely because of the political instability within Japan, she has resorted to a tough foreign policy to garner more support; otherwise, her position as prime minister will be precarious.<\/p>\n

Third, the United States is pleased with Takaichi Sanae\u2019s remarks to some extent, as this enables it to transform Japan into a militarized forward position that serves as an American proxy to contain China.<\/strong> The United States has not favored Ishiba Shigeru, for it does not want the Japanese government to develop independent policy. What it desires is an extreme Japanese prime minister\u2014one who will charge ahead at America\u2019s slightest provocation. Beyond the United States, pro-American far-right forces in Japan are also eager to see their mouthpiece elected, making Takaichi Sanae the ideal candidate. Through the long-term propaganda of right-wing groups, many Western countries\u2014Japan included\u2014have been led to believe that China is to blame for all the problems they currently face. Hence, Japan\u2019s fanciful agenda is to help American defeat China, revitalize the old globalization system, and reclaim its prominent position within that framework.<\/p>\n

Fourth, Takaichi Sanae has made such remarks deliberately, willing to sacrifice China-Japan relations for her own political gains.<\/strong> She seeks to hype up the China threat theory by escalating Sino-Japanese frictions, using this as a pretext to push for constitutional revision and military expansion. This move is bound to set back China-Japan relations; furthermore, it can only further embolden Japan\u2019s far-right forces through this deterioration of bilateral ties, thereby advancing constitutional revision and military buildup while exploiting the Taiwan question for political self-interest.<\/p>\n

Fifth, Japan is always trying to exploit the loopholes in China\u2019s commitment to win-win cooperation.<\/strong> China has always advocated mutually beneficial cooperation and win-win outcomes, and has consistently stressed resolving disputes through engagement and dialogue. Especially amid the complex and volatile state of global relations, China will avoid conflicts whenever possible and opt for cooperation where feasible. She is precisely seeking to capitalize on this mindset of China\u2019s, under the assumption that China will not take any drastic measures against Japan.<\/p>\n

Why Must China Demand Takaichi Sanae to Retract Her Wrong Remarks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

First, China will never allow the Japanese aggressors to have their way on the Taiwan question. <\/strong>Even if it comes to fierce confrontation, China must thoroughly dispel the reckless fantasies of Japan\u2019s ultra-right wing elements, laying the groundwork for the ultimate reckoning with such ultra-right militarist forces in the future. When a country\u2019s prime minister makes a consequential statement on a formal occasion, it becomes the political stance upheld by that nation. If the statement is not retracted, this stance can be perpetuated by subsequent governments of the country, or even wielded as a political tool by them. Takaichi Sanae made such remarks out of deliberate calculation. If China chooses not to respond, Japan will only push its luck further; if China takes a firm stance, Takaichi can then claim credit to the United States, secure American support, and even attempt to drag the U.S. into the fray. Takaichi Sanae clearly miscalculated in trying to achieve two objectives with one single move. China must resolutely prevent and oppose such acts.<\/p>\n

Second, Japan is extremely anxious about China\u2019s rise.<\/strong>Unlike Germany, Japan has committed unforgivable heinous crimes against China and it has yet never intended to offer a sincere apology. It is petrified that a rising China will hold it accountable for its historical atrocities\u2014a guilty conscience is deeply ingrained in its national psyche. We have never forgotten the blood debt owed to 35 million compatriots, while Japan has been unable to face up to this history. So what is its recourse? Since Shinzo Abe\u2019s tenure, Japan has been relentlessly seeking to provoke a showdown between China and the United States. Subsequent administrations have largely followed this trajectory, with occasional temporary detours\u2014such as Ishiba Shigeru\u2019s one-year term in office. As a devout follower of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi Sanae, upon taking office, has lost no time in doubling down on this course of action. In essence, Japan harbors malicious intentions: it seeks to rely on the United States to contain China, disregarding the interests of both the Japanese people and those of other Asian nations. Such provocative acts against China are nothing but a case of harming others without benefiting oneself.<\/p>\n

Third, most importantly, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China\u2019s core interests, and brooks no meddling by Japan whatsoever. <\/strong>As a defeated nation of World War II, Japan is not a fully sovereign normal country. Unlike Germany, Japan has never offered a sincere apology to the countries it victimized. It is imperative to recognize that the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation constitute the most important cornerstones of the post-WWII international order formulated under the auspices of the United States. Issued jointly by China, the United States, and the United Kingdom on December 1, 1943, the Cairo Declaration focused primarily on the Asia-Pacific region. Its core tenet was to strip Japan of all territories it had seized in the Pacific since 1914, and it explicitly stipulated that “all territories Japan has stolen from the Chinese, such as Manchuria[Northeast Provinces], Formosa [Taiwan] and the Pescadores [Penghu Islands], shall be restored to the Republic of China”. The Potsdam Proclamation, released by China, the United States, and the United Kingdom on July 26, 1945 (with the Soviet Union acceding to it in August of the same year), centered on demanding the unconditional surrender of Japan\u2019s armed forces and stipulated that “the sovereignty of Japan shall be limited to the islands of Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku and such minor islands as we determine”. Japan has absolutely no justification to interfere in matters related to Taiwan, and what is more, even the Ryukyu Islands are not legitimately part of Japan\u2019s territory.<\/p>\n

Forth, in recent years, Japan has been gradually breaking through the constraints of its Exclusive Defense Principle, ramping up military expenditure, lifting restrictions on its military capabilities, and even seeking to acquire nuclear weapons\u2014all of which lay bare its ambition to revert to the path of military expansion. This constitutes nothing less than a direct challenge to the post-WWII international order.<\/strong> Japan also attempts to actively cooperate with the United States in deploying intermediate-range missile systems in the Asia-Pacific, with these moves clearly targeted at China. Historically, Japan has invaded China time and again and has never abandoned its expansionist ambitions; the trigger for its aggression during WWII was precisely its domestic economic crisis. Today, Japan is edging perilously close to the same state it was in prior to WWII. Once Japan embarks on the road to militarism again, it will pose a grave challenge to the world order.<\/p>\n

What Does the Future Hold for China-Japan Relations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In any case, Takaichi\u2019s blatant advocacy of her contacts with so-called “Taiwan authorities” personnel and her implication of military intervention on the Taiwan question constitute a gross provocation against China\u2019s red lines. This is a clear indication of her entrenched anti-China stance. The resurgence of Japanese militarism has always been something that China vigilantly opposes, and the Taiwan question represents the very core of China\u2019s core interests. Given Japan\u2019s blatant affront on this front, China will certainly not show leniency and is bound to take countermeasures.<\/p>\n

First, China must curb the resurgence of Japanese militarism. <\/strong>Diplomatically, China will certainly take political and diplomatic measures to counter Japan; at the very least, it will scale back diplomatic engagements with the country. In terms of economic and trade relations, adjustments to the cooperation framework are inevitable. In the East China Sea, particularly around the Diaoyu Islands, China will further intensify the regularized patrols for safeguarding maritime rights and interests, and also strengthen military deployments and operations in the direction of Japan. Japan\u2019s economy is currently under considerable strain, and the deterioration of China-Japan relations will undoubtedly add insult to injury for Japan\u2019s economic prospects. Besides, the United States will by no means loosen its control over Japan.<\/p>\n

Second, China must take necessary measures to compel Takaichi Sanae to retract her erroneous remarks on Taiwan.<\/strong> If this round of China-Japan dispute over the Taiwan question ends up unresolved, future Japanese administrations will have a de facto theoretical basis to intervene in Taiwan affairs. This is because the remarks were a formal statement made by a Japanese prime minister. If the remarks was never withdrawn, this is something China will never tolerate. It is precisely the petty tactic that the Japanese side has long resorted to\u2014and neither the Chinese government nor its people will acquiesce to it. To date, neither Takaichi Sanae nor the Japanese government has explicitly retracted those erroneous remarks, which means they have not acknowledged their mistakes. Therefore, we should not be overly optimistic about the future of China-Japan relations. Similar to the Diaoyu Islands crisis back in the day, if Japan persists in refusing to correct its erroneous stance, the friction will very likely escalate further.<\/p>\n

Third, the countries victimized by Japan during World War II must unite more closely to thoroughly hold Japan accountable for its militarist past and jointly contain and counter the resurgence of Japanese militarism. <\/strong>Centered on Asian nations, the victim countries of Japan in WWII also include those in the Pacific region and some European and American states. Virtually all countries that had military conflicts with Japan or were invaded and occupied by it suffered varying degrees of casualties and property losses.<\/p>\n

Among them, the major Asian victim countries\u2014the core regions of Japan\u2019s aggression\u2014include China, the DPRK, the ROK, the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The victim countries in the Pacific region cover the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Other victim countries also include the United Kingdom (including its colonies of Singapore and Malaysia) and the Netherlands (including its colony of Indonesia).<\/p>\n

It can be said that Japan\u2019s pursuit of a policy of foreign aggression and expansion during WWII extended across Asia and the Pacific, victimizing dozens of countries and involving billions of people. The people of these countries were not only subjected to direct massacre, oppression and plunder, but also endured long-term economic decline, social division and psychological trauma brought about by the war. This history has become a shared painful memory of humanity and also an important backdrop for the construction of the post-war international order.<\/p>\n

Fourth, the revenge sought by Japan\u2019s right-wing forces is not measured in decades, but potentially in centuries.<\/strong> To the United States, a nuclear-armed Japan bent on revenge would pose a threat incomparable to the Pearl Harbor attack of the past. Needless to say, this process would also be one that leads Japan to its own destruction.<\/p>\n

The Chrysanthemum and the Sword <\/em>(written by Ruth Benedict)\u2014the book by an American scholar that examines the Japanese nation\u2014contains a classic summary of Japanese character traits: \u201cThe Japanese are, to the highest degree, both aggressive and unaggressive, both militaristic and aesthetic, both insolent and polite, rigid and adaptable, submissive and resentful of being pushed around, loyal and treacherous, brave and timid, conservative and hospitable to new ways.\u201d These psychological and character traits of the Japanese can, in fact, be further condensed into a single sentence: extreme deference to strength and extreme contempt for weakness. When dealing with countries weaker than itself, Japan\u2019s ultra-right militarist forces embrace extreme nationalism; yet in the face of the United States\u2014a power far stronger\u2014it instantly reverts to extreme colonial subservience.<\/p>\n

Of course, Japan\u2019s deference and obedience to the United States will not be permanent. If the decline of U.S. power crosses a critical threshold, the Japanese will come to believe that the United States no longer deserves their reverence. At that point, their sentiment toward the U.S. will turn to disdain and hatred. In other words, once Japanese militarism revives, the United States will likely be its first target.<\/p>\n

Therefore, in a broader sense, Sanae Takaichi\u2019s remarks not only challenge the one-China principle but also attempt to repudiate Japan\u2019s commitment to its unconditional surrender in 1945\u2014a red line that no country which suffered Japanese aggression, including the United States, can ever tolerate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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