OKuniyoshi comments

You do not even need to do anything for ties to improve. Just do not parrot/echo/etc the American. Just be a sovereign state.

And you wondered why the UK is a shadow of its formal self?? Such a lunatic, politely, was elected leader.

Comparing the incidence last week, and this.

1st, it was contiguous water. Different from territorial water.

2nd, the Pla N was on its way to the Pacific Ocean, quickest/shortest way, it had a destination, not aimless trip.

3rd, this trip, is a trip with no destination, aimless, ie, provocation.

First, anything that involves USA and China, its politicized, by the American.

Second, they have been Americans, more than one, who have got off using the food contamination reason too.

And, at the end of the day? Its racism, whether you want to admit it or not/say it out aloud or not, in all context, sport or any arena.

As long as the aim is to boost ties/relationship/help each other/trade/etc, sincerely. It will be beneficial for both.

However, if, you have another agenda? Political?. It will be just a waste of resources. No fools left in the world/in geopolitics.

Don't kid yourself or others. Only offshore power?? Its everything. Easier job in the world. Japan foreign minister.

How about adopting a policy against the use of nuclear weapons???

The way Japanese foreign policies are being run? Every comes out as political.

Selective "strong opposition" ??? The Middle East is being "unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or coercion" everyday. How about saying something? Its something the American hasn't say???

Its a criminal act, an assassination attempt, straight forward and simple, non thing to do with democracy, or, your definition of democracy. Or, are you saying that a similar act carried out in a Non democracy, your definition of it, is acceptable????

Just keep it/do it with sincere/honest/intrinsic desire to help Cambodia/Cambodians. Do not come with a political angle.

How many times, in recent years, i have heard this?? Different versions. So typical/sad state of affairs here, its all talk, end of the day, non thing will happen/change. Japanese, must all collective do something, about local politics.

Pawn. Discarded, after out lived usefulness. Just look back in history.

While you are at it, how about bringing up for discussion the Israeli/Palestinian issues too?? to get some credibility????

"seen as just an extension of the United States" and "overtly playing geopolitical cards" 

Its no longer seen. IT IS. Parroting/repeating/echoing/mirroring/etc what the American say/do in its foreign policies, what other conclusion?? Its not a stupid world.

"Let me be clear: The United States can be secure only if Asia is secure. That’s why the United States has long maintained our presence in this region."

In another word, fight the wars in Asia, not the homeland.

Asians can die, not Americans.

When Russia went to Cuba, America's back yard, military tension built up, the world was threatened with nuclear war.

Its hard and difficult to achieve anything/do anything, if you do not have the final say, ie, decide for yourself, need to consult with a 3rd party/sovereignty, etc.

Its no good. Typical American playbook. IE, you will do the fighting for me, you know? By proxy.

Exactly, those towns/places which complaint about tourists/excessive tourists/some tourists, has to make a choice, either have them visit/not visit your town/place. You can't say you want only a certain type/a certain number. It does not work this way. If you don't like tourist, just put the word out that tourist is not welcome.

As for tourist, go, and bring your money to where you are welcome. Problem solved.

Xenophobia, is fear of other races/fear of people from other countries. Included in it, is, fear of other races becoming better than you/people of other races, from other countries over taking you. So, to conclude, just take a look at the actions that America/Biden admin has taken against other countries/ countries which come close to overtaking America. Talk about hypocrisy.

Japanese, as a group, has to somehow find an alternative, other than the LDP.

To a great extend, they are right on the money, How else can you look at it.?

Its good to take a stand, a strong stand, in todays world, but, BUT, please do not be selective, or at your own convenience. Other wise?? credibility????

Not going to make any, any difference, unless, Japanese some how, find/create a credible opposition.

Don’t for some flattery, a free meal, you blindly, sheepishly get pulled in to do their fighting, sacrificing Japan/Japanese. Be smart.

America like to justify killing hundreds of thousands, to end the war?? The war would have ended the same way had the 2 A Bombs been dropped in some isolated area/less populated areas, etc. Hundreds of thousands need not die, to end the war. Lets not even go to Vietnam, WMD.

Mr Emanuel, what China is doing today in the world, is No Different from what America has been doing since the end of WW11. America just executes it better, propagates it better.

Japan has to be smart. No matter what you think, no matter what you wish, no matter what you want. Japan is always going to be next door to China. So, any hot conflict, Japan is going to in the middle, you know what it means? Look at the hot conflicts happening around the world today/Japanese history of 70 years ago.

The best thing is to do to avoid such catastrophe is to talk/negotiate/whatever etc with China, independently, with your own initiative, Ie, not for/on behalf of/proxy for/etc for others who have other agendas/ulterior motives.

In todays world, nobody wants any hot conflicts, most just want to work for a better life for their people, including China.

A new structure, basically, both forces under a single, total command. The Americans are not going to allow their forces to be under the command of another country, so you know the result? So you know the consequences? Get pulled/involved/ etc/etc.. into their wars/conflicts, ie, military vassal, true vassal, doing their fighting.

Just like 75%of the countries in the world. The financial system, reserved for the rich/privilege, generate/create wealth, for the top 20%, at most, of the population. The rest, are clueless.