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Japan and the Western Pacific

Japan wants to keep the United States close and confident, but at the same time maintain good relations with China.

published by
CGTN
 on July 13, 2017

Source: CGTN

Speaking on CGTN’s Dialogue With Yang Rui, Carnegie’s Michael Swaine explained that Japan, despite popular Chinese perceptions, will take a limited role as a security actor in the Western Pacific. He expressed doubts over Abe’s attempt at revising the Japanese constitution, and stated that a reinterpretation of the constitution would be a better approach for Japan. He also indicated that Chinese overreactions to Japanese actions in the South China Sea could deteriorate the security environment in the Asia-Pacific.

This interview was originally broadcast on CGTN’s Dialogue With Yang Rui.

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