CHINA, JAPAN, and AMERICA...in my humble opinion

A senior official in charge of the Communist Party of China's external activities expressed his wariness of Taiwan, where Japanese politicians continue to visit, when a delegation from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan visited Beijing.

　On the 21st, Liu Jianchao, director of the Central Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, met with a delegation from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, including former Chairman Katsuya Okada, who visited Beijing. Liu reportedly mentioned the successive visits of Japanese politicians to Taiwan and the movement towards an Asian version of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
Former Chairman Okada explained that "it is short-sighted to say that a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency," but said that there are many Japanese businessmen and tourists in Taiwan, and that "if a Taiwan emergency were to occur, Japan would have no choice but to take a great interest in it.

　" In response to former Chairman Okada's statement that "disarmament should be discussed between Japan and China," Director Liu reportedly emphasized that China's increased military spending is "for the sake of protecting the country," saying that China's capabilities are inferior to those of Japan and the United States.

________Storm'n Norm'n OPINION_______

The thing that caught my eye was in that last paragraph:

China's increased military spending is "for the sake of protecting the country," saying that China's capabilities are inferior to those of Japan and the United States.

I don't believe for a minute that China's military spending is for "protecting" the country, but rather in preparation for an attack offensively against America. Their long range goals have been documented elsewhere and its Japan interests would be only if Japan would get in their way in accomplishing their long range goals.  

China has openly declared its desire to occupy America and in recent years have actually purchased thousands of acreage to establish a pre-invasion presence. (By the way... Where are all those military aged men who recently entered the country across our southern border?) You can read more about China's interests in America by clicking on the following statement by a previous Chinese Defense Minister:

"Only countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia have the vast land to serve our needs for mass colonization."

As far as the inferiority/superiority assessment of Japan vs China I think it was fairly accurate described some years earlier than the above article; as follows:

China and Japan have distinct approaches to military readiness, with China prioritizing a large, modernizing military focused on maintaining CCP control and Japan focusing on defense and technological advancements, though both have been modernizing their militaries. 

Here's a more detailed comparison:

China:

• Focus:

  China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is primarily focused on upholding the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) rule, rather than preparing for large-scale war. 
• Modernization:

  China is rapidly modernizing its military, investing heavily in advanced technologies like hypersonic weapons and artificial intelligence. 
• Naval Power:

  China has surpassed Japan in terms of aggregate tonnage of principal surface combatants, with the PLAN exceeding the JMSDF in total tonnage by about 40 percent by 2020. 
• VLS:

  China's catchup in vertical launch systems (VLS) has been stunning, with the PLAN having 75 percent more VLS cells than the JMSDF by 2020. 
• Doubtful Combat Readiness:

  Some analysts, including RAND, raise doubts about the PLA's combat readiness, citing internal corruption, political priorities, and a lack of combat experience. 
• Historical Lessons:

  China might be drawing lessons from Imperial Japan's World War II strategy, aiming for swift strikes to prevent U.S. interference in a potential conflict over Taiwan. 

Japan:

• Focus:

  Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) prioritize defense and maintaining regional stability, rather than aggression. 
• Technological Advancements:

  Japan is known for its advanced military technologies, including the E-767 AWACS plane, which has a long flight range and high speed. 
• Naval Power:

  While China has surpassed Japan in terms of aggregate tonnage, Japan maintains a lead in average tonnage per combatant. 
• Strategic Alliances:

  Japan is strengthening its military and forging strategic alliances with other countries, particularly the United States, in response to growing threats from China. 
• Defense Capabilities:

  Japan is ramping up its military defenses, developing advanced technologies like railguns, and responding to China's actions in the region. 
• Historical Context:

  The relationship between China and Japan is deeply rooted in their long history of conflict, particularly during the "Century of Humiliation".