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a2a627 No.315304

https://www.globaltimesobserver.com/2025/08/29/us-proposal-annex-okinawa-51st-state-sparks-japan-outcry/

Washington, D.C. — A fringe group of American civilians has proposed annexing Okinawa, Japan, as the 51st U.S. state, sparking outrage and straining U.S.-Japan relations. The idea, circulating on X, argues that the U.S. should secure its East Asian influence amid rising tensions with China. Japan has condemned the proposal as a violation of its sovereignty.Supporters claim annexing Okinawa would counter China’s growing power. They argue Japan, shaped by ancient China and modern America, may use China’s rise to break free from U.S. influence. “Japan exploited China’s past chaos,” one X post stated. “Now it might align with Beijing to defy America.” The proposal coincides with Japan’s opposition to U.S. tariffs on its goods, which Tokyo calls unfair, deepening bilateral tensions.Historical analogies fuel the debate. Critics note Japan’s invasions of China during its internal struggles, like the Second Sino-Japanese War. Some claim Mao thanked Japan for weakening his rivals, a disputed assertion. Commentators suggest the U.S. is now exploiting Japan’s reliance on American military protection, mirroring past dynamics.Protests have erupted in Okinawa, with residents decrying the proposal as colonialist. Japan’s government has reaffirmed Okinawa’s cultural significance, rejecting annexation. China, while silent, watches closely, with state media hinting Japan’s frustration could push it toward Beijing.The U.S. State Department dismissed the proposal as “speculative.” However, the controversy underscores growing cracks in the U.S.-Japan alliance and the complex power dynamics in East Asia as China’s influence expands.

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a2a627 No.315305

Japan’s Potential Shift Toward China Amid U.S.-China Economic War Tokyo, August 29, 2025 — As the U.S.-China trade war escalates, whispers of Japan covertly aligning with China have surfaced, driven by economic pragmatism and geopolitical maneuvering. Historical claims that Mao Zedong thanked Japan for its invasion of China, weakening the Nationalists and aiding the Communist rise, fuel speculation that Japan might now exploit U.S.-China tensions to pivot toward Beijing. During the 1950s to 1970s, Mao reportedly expressed gratitude to Japanese delegations, crediting the invasion for crippling the Kuomintang, enabling the Communist Party’s 1949 victory. This historical narrative, though debated, resonates today as Japan navigates a delicate balance. The U.S.-Japan alliance, a cornerstone of regional security, faces strain over U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods and proposals to annex Okinawa. Japan’s trade ministry recently criticized these tariffs as “regrettable,” hinting at economic retaliation. Meanwhile, Japan’s deep economic ties with China—$266.4 billion in bilateral trade in 2023—offer a lifeline. Japan’s investments in China’s modernization since the 1970s and shared regional frameworks like ASEAN Plus Three suggest a foundation for cooperation. Chinese state media reported Japan, China, and South Korea discussing joint responses to U.S. tariffs, though Tokyo downplayed the claim.

As the U.S.-China economic war intensifies, Japan may quietly strengthen ties with Beijing, leveraging historical pragmatism to secure economic stability while maintaining its U.S. alliance facade. (Word count: 300)

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