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日本已经被逼上绝路!美日关税谈判后:日本或将疯狂撕咬中国
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-28 08:15

Group 1: Japan's Military and Economic Challenges - Japan is responding to strategic challenges posed by China, as indicated by its recent military deployments and the upcoming 2025 defense white paper [2][9][13] - The defense white paper outlines the threats from China's military actions and emphasizes the need for Japan to establish a "defensive perimeter" against China [13][16] - Japan plans to significantly increase its Self-Defense Forces' capabilities and has been enhancing military deployments in the southwestern region [16][17] Group 2: Economic Relations and Trade Agreements - Japan's economy has deteriorated, and it faces immense pressure from the U.S. regarding its stance on the Taiwan Strait issue [9][20] - A recent trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. has been compared to the historical Plaza Accord, indicating Japan's increasing dependence on the U.S. [20][23] - Japan's trade deficit with China reached $42.4 billion in 2024, while it maintains a trade surplus with the U.S., primarily through automobile exports [29] Group 3: Future Prospects and Regional Cooperation - Japan's manufacturing sector is in decline, losing competitiveness in key industries to China [26] - There are discussions about Japan potentially joining a China-Japan-Korea Free Trade Zone, which could help revitalize its manufacturing sector [30] - However, U.S. interference has historically disrupted Japan's attempts to strengthen ties with China, posing a risk to its future economic opportunities [30]