0001@Old Man Friends Club ★ Security Guard [lv.9] [Sprout].Oct. 12, 2024 (Sat) 11:12:08.55ID:VfhW/zTc9
[Vientiane – Sato Yuki, Sakuda Soki] At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summit that concluded on the 11th, Prime Minister Ishiba did not mention his personal theory of an “Asian version of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization),” but ASEAN countries remain wary of it. ASEAN has traditionally pursued a neutral diplomacy. Many countries have strong economic ties with China and are reluctant to build a multilateral security framework. On the 5th, the Indonesian newspaper Jakarta Post noted that China has become the main trading partner of ASEAN countries, and said, “What ASEAN needs is Japan as a reliable trade and economic partner. “We are not just a military ally that will exacerbate regional tensions.” A Vietnamese expert on international relations said, “Vietnam will not choose to anger China (a major power that shares land area with it). “If an Asian version of NATO were proposed, they would subtly refuse to join.” Continue reading in Yomiuri Shimbun 2024/10/12 06:50
>>1 Well, there are various opinions in ASEAN. The Singapore News Asia article seemed to suggest that ASEAN is united in questioning China over the Philippines issue. Pro-China media will likely report that China is welcomed in ASEAN. If China gets out of control, it’s the US and Japan that will stop it, so Japan is undoubtedly an important country.
>>1 Even if they call it a military alliance when all they do is intimidate in self-defense in times of war, it’s pointless to say things like “I’m sorry!” while other countries are fighting directly.
>>5 70% of Japanese soldiers died of starvation or disease in WWII And they turned about 10,000 people into human bombs, so of course this is what happens ://imgur.com/k6cvsi0.jpg
・Kids’ fantasy world “Japan is hugely popular all over the world! Asians love anime and admire Japan! They love Japanese culture!” ・Adults’ real world “Anime is just another product. Things from Japanese culture that have no practical use and are unnecessary for daily life. International relations cannot be decided by such childish tricks. “
With economic spheres in Southeast Asia, America’s backyard, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East all being taken over by China, America and Japan are talking about an “Asian version of NATO” and it seems they are pretty much blind to reality. Their proposals are bound to be rejected.
In other words, Japan should just keep quiet and give money without provoking China and Russia.
Well, as you say, If things continue like this, Japan will be isolated in Asia. After all, it is surrounded by anti-Japanese people. The complete containment of Japan has already been completed.
The Asian version of NATO is being shunned by both the US and ASEAN, but Ishiba and his brain trust, Kawakami, have been coming up with a naive plan without consulting with experts from those countries. As long as they were in the opposition within the party and were acting as they pleased with anti-Abe sentiment in an irresponsible manner, they would not have been criticized to this extent.
>>31 If they had at least taken the form of the “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere” and issued it in a way that included China (a framework, not an alliance), it would have been somewhat well received. But didn’t they even know if there would be any idiots who would suddenly say, “Let’s form an alliance, without China!” and put their arms around each other’s shoulders.
Japanese people only think about selling things to other countries. If Japanese products sell in another country, they just declare victory and praise Japan. They don’t buy anything from the other country themselves, but just praise Japan, saying “Japan is amazing, Japan is amazing, you guys must be jealous of Japan, right?” – a rubbish mind.
I think an Asian version of NATO should only consist of the US, Japan and Taiwan. Letting in native countries would just be a hindrance and do no good. At worst, Australia and New Zealand could be included, but no others.
>>44 Including Taiwan would be like including the Korean Peninsula The Japan-US alliance is fundamental If we need Australia and New Zealand, we don’t need them anymore.
I have a lot of land in the countryside, but I’m having trouble selling it, so if a Chinese person comes and buys it, I’ll sell it. After all, people only care about themselves.
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