July 31, 2024

In a recent joint press statement following the Security Consultative Committee meeting in Tokyo, Japan and the United States announced plans to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of the U.S. forces in Japan. The move has sparked concerns among global citizens.

According to a CGTN survey, 81.69 percent of respondents worldwide view the increasing military collaboration between the U.S. and Japan as a new threat that could disrupt regional peace and stability. They believe this alliance deserves high vigilance from the international community.

After the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took office, Japan has consistently strengthened its alliance with the U.S., aiming to leverage "military relaxation" by supporting the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy. In connivance with the U.S., Japan's defense budget for the fiscal year 2024 has reached a record high of 7.95 trillion yen ($52.1 billion).

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