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As the two Indo-Pacific countries develop closer ties and stronger military forces, the United States relies onregional partnership between Japan and Australiafor this. It can thwart China's ambitions in the region. Fox News Digital.
"Japan and Australia share a common position on the need to balance China's power in the Indo-Pacific region, and in fact have existed for years." Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer told Fox News Digital. "[China] under the Xi Jinping administration became very aggressive and tried to dominate the region, which would make the region completely unstable. China is pleased to work with China to sell to China. But we will not be bullied by China. ”
The United States has China's regional ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. We are faced with the difficult and complex effort of checkingfor. Officials have previously told Fox News Digital that the United States relies on overlapping bilateral treaties to create the same kind of cooperation that the majority of Europe uses through NATO.
Leader of the Shikoku Security Dialogue Quad) From left to right, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, President Joe Byden of the United States, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Photographed at the entrance hall of the Prime Minister's Office Take a picture of Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (Sadayuki Goto / Kishida News via AP)(Sadayuki Goto / Kishida News via AP)
Downer said that China's political system is " He argued that it was best to operate from the assumption that "it will not change from now until I die."
The most reliable form of deterrence in the United States remains the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (or QUAD) between the United States, Japan, Australia and India. QUAD does not have the same military commitment as NATO, but China has all similarly denounced it as "NATO in Asia."
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"Quad is our first The security dialogue with the United States, Australia, Japan, and India, which was born out of what was called the Trilateral, was actually and very wisely added by the Japanese, "explained Downer. "Japan was actually a very reliable ally in the Indo-Pacific region for Australia and for the United States as well."
Ambassador Mikio Mori,Consulate General of Japan in New YorkExplained to Fox News Digital that Japan has no only "best" ally in the region other than the treaty alliance with the United States. Instead, it relies on a mosaic of partnerships with different partners who play different roles.
US President Joe Biden (front left) and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front right) listen to the national anthem at President Biden's welcome ceremony at Akasaka Palace. increase. A state guesthouse in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo / Eugene Hoshiko, Pool) (AP Photo / Eugene Hoshiko, Pool)
May 2017 photo Is the helicopter carrier Izumo of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Japan has adopted new defense guidelines, calling for the destroyer to be converted into Japan's first aircraft carrier and equipped with advanced US-made stealth fighters. This is because Japan aims to increase its defense spending and strengthen its weapons capabilities over the next few years. (Kyodo communication via AP)
This photo provided by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was taken by USS Abraham Lincoln (left) and JS Kongo (front) in 2022 4 Bilateral exercises between Japan and the United States on the 12th of March in the Sea of Japan. USS Abraham Lincoln carrier attack group-led Japanese and US warships are conducting joint naval exercises for the first time in the waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Later this week, as speculation about North Korean missiles or nuclear tests increased, it showed a close military alliance in five years. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force via AP) (AP)
However, the United States sees Japan-Australia relations as an important element of China's deterrence policy in India-Pacific. Kevin Maher, a former Japanese bureaucrat of the State Department, told Fox News Digital that "apart from the United States" Australia is "obviously" Japan's most important relationship.
He advertised Japan's role in leading the region in "recognition of China," but admitted that both Australia and Japan had taken on that obligation together.
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China's Belt and Road Initiativeis China's "Layer 2 and Tier 3" important to the supply chain as Beijing invests in smaller developing countries. It helps to secure influence in countries, especially "military territories, cyber hacking and acquirers". "Beijing is famous for separating Japan from rare earth metal resources in retaliation for the conflict between fishing vessels and the waters in 2010. At that time, Japan became almost completely dependent on China for these metals.
Since then, Japan has been working to expand its military power, which is "very welcome" by the US government. Japan currently boasts one of thelargest spendingon the military, spending about $ 49 billion annually. Mostly South Korea ahead of Russia and Sue, but behind Britain and Germany.
Right, US President Joe Biden held the Quad Leader Summit at the Kantei Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci) (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)
File-Russian President Vladimirputin, Left, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will greet each other before meeting in New Delhi, India on December 6, 2021. India announced on Thursday that it would increase and offset production of military equipment such as helicopters, tank engines, missiles and aerial early warning systems. Potential shortage from Russia, the main supplier. Former Vice Admiral Vladimir Putin said when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India last year, he decided to move some manufacturing to India to meet that requirement. (AP Photo / Manish Swarup, File) (AP)
This October 16, 2016 file photo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Front and China President Xi Jinping is shaking hands with leaders at the BRICS Summit in Goa, India. At least three Indian soldiers, including senior army officers, were killed in a confrontation with Chinese soldiers along the frontiers contested in the highlands of the Himalayas, according to Indian troops. The military said in a statement on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, that there was a "casualty on both sides" and a "fierce confrontation" in the Gallowan River in the Ladakh region on Monday night. (AP Photo / Manish Swarup, file)
"In 2015, the then Prime Minister changed their basic policy to enable so-called collective self-defense," Maher explained. "Until then, the operational plan was ... very limited because it could only be called personal self-defense, that is, it was limited to actions to protect Japan."
"Collective defense" measures are eligible in situations where Japan is facing an "existential crisis" and are defined in Article 2 of the Constitution as "an armed attack against a foreign country closely related to Japan". ing. And, as a result, it threatens the survival of Japan.
"This is a direct attack on Japan, for example, the Taiwan Strait scenario or the Korean Peninsula scenario," said Maher. "So there are more combined trainings and plans underway between the United States and Japan."
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The largest unknown in the region remainsCoordinating with India's stance in the region: Downer expressed concern about India's position as "still in a fairly close relationship with Russia."
"I don't see India as an ally," Downer said. "Obviously, I say the United States is our ultimate ally, but I think Japan is very similar to our allies. India is a like-minded democracy. That's what I call India. How to see: "He added," India was pretty strong politically on China's issues, "admitted.
"I don't think relations with China and Russia are a function of history and will change so rapidly," Downer said. "Maintaining is still important." Added. India is on our side in dealing with the invasion of the Xi Jinping administration.
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Downer is with Australia He believes that Japan can continue to build coalitions in this region, such as Singapore and Indonesia, and one day "dominate this region."
These alliances have already been added to the already "huge amount" oftroops available in theregion, and both Australia and Japan have considerable against US military bases. We are proud of our support. Downer believes that the current alliance and military forces could reject its efforts if China attempts to move more aggressively in the region, such as invading Taiwan.
"If they try to rob Taiwan, it may be wonderfully difficult and incredibly expensive in terms of the loss of life, the destruction of equipment and the impact it already has on China. I don't know, "he said.
Peter Aitken is a FoxNews Digital reporter focused on national and global news.
