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Now I hope politicians all over the country, particularly in Okinawa take a long look at this AND act prudently.

Wishful thinking I know!

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This isn't news. Every counytry in and out of Asia is concerned.

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Japan, there are three doors available for you to open.

Submit to China's forthcoming military influence and their projection of power over Asia. Strengthen and maintain your military alliance with the US as it tries to balance against Chinese influence. Relenquish your non-militarist stance and grow a powerful Japanese military influence once again in Asia.

The most obvious good choice is #2 because it would allow Japan to maintain her non-aggressor status while assuring that Japan is protected from growing Chinese aggression. In which case Okinawa should knock off the protests and be thankful for the presence of US forces and the boost they bring to the local economy.

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I wonder if they are starting to think that naming that rock out in the soup was not such a good idea anymore?

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Soon we will hear: "Hey, Americans...DON'T leave Okinawa! Please stay!"

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"Please stay... and keep paying $5.000 in monthly rent for apartments in Chatan as no Okinawans are gonna pay that much!"

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hmm noda is concerned

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China defense spending offers the golden opportunity for US and Japanese high tech firms. US has been facing trade budget deficit since 1980s. Only defense export can make the budget will black again. Balancing the national interest and economic reality is a double edge sword. In the whole world no nation can match the US high tech weapons and expertise. In the whole world no nation can match the China market size, endless opportunities and explosive growth.

Japan is very strong in Nano tech and Mechatronics. It is good for Japan to export new generation of micro chips, super computer and robots to China. US firms can not perform as China defense contractor or technical consultant. However Israel has been transferring the US military know hot to China for sometimes.They made a lot of money with US expense. President and Congress should be sensible for US high tech export to China directly.

China may afford to buy latest generation of air craft carrier and fighter jets. However they have not sufficient pilots who can fly high and attack precisely with lightening speed. It will take many years for China to becoming Modernized and competent arm force. Therefore US and Japan need to share the fruits of China spending. The bucks stop there.

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Athletes. I am sorry mate but that suggestion is equivalent to asking someone to take a high powered gun, place it facing his or her forehead and pulling the trigger in exchange for more monthly income. Very simply, a completely mad suggestion.

China has more than proven her capacity to bully neighboring Asian states. She has clear territorial ambitions as well. Helping to arm her would be a mistake of epic proportions resulting in the subjugation of Asia to Chinese will. Which is perhaps the goal you intend with this suggestion.

Giving China arms technology in 2012 is the moral and political equivalent of giving Germany military aid in 1936. How can anyone rational think that is a good idea other than the Chinese and their supporters?

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Japan's not in a position to do anything about China. Due to its exclusionary immigration policies, Japan will experience an unprecedented decline and aging of its population. Thanks to its foolish energy policies, it will spending billions of yen to wash half a prefecture and billions more to store radioactive water and soil. There are no young people to create a fighting force to match China's and no money to train or equip it. If China suddenly disappeared, the Japanese government would have its hands full simply treading water.

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Warnerbro. I agree that Japan cannot field a balanced military against China. And they should not try. There are better solutions. The obvious one being continued strong ties to the US who already has a formidable military.

Yes, Japan needs to change immigration policy etc... but her future is not dependent upon China alone. It could very well produce a stronger domestic micro-economy and carry on just fine.

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tkoind2

US closest ally Israel has been a supplier and consultant for China. It is reasonable that we do not wish to make defense business with China. However if Israel is making huge money from China projects, US firms need to share some segment of markets. Technology , air crafts and weapons transfer should be limited with strict regulation. China does not need to buy directly from US for their modernization. They can persuade cash strapped our closest allies. For example, satellite, sea to air missiles and stealth technology was sold to China by some of our allies. For that case, USA can not lodge the complaint to World trade organization. China is an irresistible market for both civilian and defense.

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I don't know why Japan is so concerned about China's long overdue military buildup, they need to keep focused on kicking out the US military, which is like the party guest who won't go home, lol.

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So why aren't the transparent with their defense numbers?

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The Japanese government should better 'watch yourself' rather than making ridiculous propaganda and accusations over China, Japan has lost all the influences over asia and her country is falling apart after 20 years of political chaos! The real threat to asia's instability was America's warmongering attitudes against China. Now due to her domestic political issue especially her humilations by North Korea and defeats after Iraq and afghanistan, some brainless politicians with reckless mentality loves boasting the 'China threats'! And if Japan believs she can abolishing article9 and goes to nuclear armed will be a suicide attempt, after the 311tsunami and nuclear meltdown, Japan has nothingleft to challenge China over asia's direction and if those gas fields in east sea deserved a war, may God help the 'moserable enough' Japan! By the way, China will sign a deal to introduce 48 Su-35 advanced fighter deal with Russia to fight off US threats from the air, it is definately not 'a concerned matter' for Japan!

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'Local wars' the sirens has been sent during the trawler incident 2010! And the former PM Mr Kan understood what next if he refused to 'let go' the 'captain'!

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@cacktusjack: US defense her asian allies......including Japan? When did the North Koreans got punished for sinking the Cheonan frigaye and island shellings? It was a myth! That so called democratic alliance feared China more than anything!

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If Japan opened up immigration, soon they the Yamato people would be the minority. Then they would become the oppressed minority. Japan is going to have and make due with more automation and robots. As for the Chinese military am not impressed. Really their ships might as well have "sink me" on their sides. The technology they use is so very old but what do you expect? Their ships still have debt charges!? No the SDF wants more money again and really with technology large numbers of men are not needed to defend Japan. A much smaller quantity of men and women protect modern Japan from the foe.

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This should be good news to EU and US industries which should export more defense weaponry and technology to Japan, Taiwan, S. Korea, et.al.

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