Spoken in 52 years on the issue of America, Japan, even Taiwan … Show off in China investigation ‘

At the 16th (local time) summit, the leaders of the US and Japan jointly confirmed their response by discussing issues to which China responds sensitively, such as the Taiwan issue and the South China Sea, Human Rights Violation in Hong Kong. Kong and Xinjiang. Instead of keeping pace with the US investigation against China, Japan gained US support for the Senkaku Islands (Chinese name Dioyuadao), which is in a regional dispute with China, and to host the Tokyo Olympics.

In a statement on the day, the two leaders said, “We oppose China’s illegal maritime activities in the South China Sea and affirm our shared interests in the free and open South China Sea according to international law.” This has been interpreted as a desire by both countries to deal with China’s movement to make the region a military base. The statement also emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and recommended a peaceful solution to the problem on both sides (China and Taiwan). It was 52 years since the summit meeting between President Richard Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Isaku Sato in 1969, and it is the first time since 1972 that Japan normalized diplomatic relations with China. Japanese experts assessed that Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had stepped in with US President Joe Biden to counter China, but predicted that the statement would have any side effects. In particular, he noted the fact that there is a content related to ‘Taiwan’, which is extremely sensitive to China’s statements. Japan’s former deputy minister of foreign affairs, Yukio Takeuchi, told Asahi Shimbun on the 18th, “It is unclear whether Prime Minister Suga was determined, but this expression for China can be said to cross the Rubicon River.” is. In the future, China’s ’emission measures’ may also be considered.

The two leaders agreed to cooperate with neighboring countries through the Quad, a four-country council (participating in the United States, Japan, India and Australia) to investigate China. Article 5 of the US-Japan Security Treaty is applied to the island of Senkaku, an area of ​​dispute between China and Japan, stipulating America’s duty to protect the United States against Japan, saying “We oppose unilateral action” Japan’s administration on the Senkaku Islands is weak. “I confirmed that this was the subject. The two countries resolved to strengthen cooperation in technology areas such as the semiconductor supply chain and the 5th generation (5G) network. In the joint statement,” We are looking at intellectual property violations and between the two countries. And will respond to unfair trade practices such as the forced transfer of technology within seven major countries (G7) or the World Trade Organization (WTO). “The statement expresses ‘CVID’ (complete, verified and irreversible nuclear in relation to North Korea’s nuclearization) Abolition) was not included, but Prime Minister Suga used the expression “CVID for mass destruction and all weapons of ballistic missiles” at a press conference. The statement and press conference of that day revealed that the Indo-Pacific region How important the US considers the alliance with Japan to maintain China. “The United States and Japan have renewed the alliance that has become the cornerstone of peace and security around the world.” The sea separates us, but universal values ​​and general principles like freedom, democracy, human rights. And the legal order united us. They said. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said, “The United States and Japan must take China’s concerns seriously, follow a Chinese doctrine and immediately intervene in internal affairs and stop harming China’s interests.” We will protect sovereignty, security and development. InterestsGo to reporter page> / Beijing = Correspondent Kyong Kim