Group 1 - Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani's visit to South Korea marks the first such visit in 10 years, raising concerns about regional security dynamics [1] - The visit included discussions with U.S. and South Korean military leaders, as well as the Philippine Defense Minister, focusing on military cooperation and concerns regarding China [1] - Nakatani emphasized the need for a multilateral security cooperation framework that includes Australia and the Philippines, aiming to position South Korea as a "partner nation" committed to rules-based order [1] Group 2 - The Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement, effective September 11, aims to simplify the deployment of troops for joint training, reflecting deepening defense ties between the two nations [1] - Japan's increasing involvement in South China Sea issues raises the risk of being drawn into disputes between China and the Philippines, highlighting potential discrepancies between Japan's military support and Philippine expectations [1] - Analysts suggest that the U.S. is using Japan and the Philippines as proxies to create a containment network against China, which may contradict the desire for peace and development among Asia-Pacific nations [2]
暗指中国？日防相访韩与多方互动，专家：加剧亚太军事化风险
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-09-10 22:45