NGAY TRƯỚC GIỜ G GẶP TẬP CẬN BÌNH, TRUMP VŨ TRANG CHO NHẬT ĐỂ NẮN GÂN BẮC KINH

On March 27, The Defense Post reported that the U.S. Department of State has approved a weapons and services deal valued at 340 million U.S. dollars for Japan's hypersonic missile upgrade program. This is an extremely noteworthy piece of information. It is not merely a routine arms procurement contract between the United States and its ally. It is a milestone indicating that Japan is entering a new phase, transitioning from a powerful technology-based defensive power. yet still constrained by postwar mindset and structure, transitioning into a nation beginning to possess more proactive long-range deterrent capabilities. The U.S. Department of State announcement stated that this $340 million package is intended to provide equipment and support services for the Japan-developed HV-GP upgrade program. Support content includes test preparation, test support, measurement, range supervision, and flight safety support. Radio frequency allocation, test planning, test data, equipment shipping, coordination in the U.S. and Japan, and other logistical factors. In other words, Washington is helping Tokyo develop indigenous capabilities, not turning Japan into a customer buying ready-made products. And this point is very important, as it shows that the U.S. does not merely want Japan to become stronger on paper, but wants Japan to become strong through its own industrial base and technological capabilities. So, what is HV-GP? Simply put, it is a type of ground-launched weapon that uses a propulsion engine to carry a warhead or a flying vehicle to a high altitude. Then, the mass separated and rushed toward the target at a very high speed. The Atla Reception, Technology, and Logistics Agency of Japan describes it as a defensive weapon intended for use on remote islands. It has the capability to fire from one island to another. And this is a very distinctive feature, as it almost perfectly matches Japan's geographical conditions. a country composed of a chain of islands stretching out, particularly sensitive in the southwest direction, near Taiwan near the East China Sea and close to the region that Japan increasingly views as a strategic frontline. The key advantage of HVGP lies in its ability to enable Japan to target enemies from very long distances without having to deploy warships. or the aircraft approached too close to a hazardous area. In modern warfare, what determines the outcome is not merely who fires more forcefully, who can shoot first, shoot farther, and survive longer. If combat aircraft or floating vessels must close in to attack, The risk of damage will be very high when facing the enemy's air defense, anti-ship missile systems, and radar. But if there were a ground-launched weapon, coming from behind the island chain, and flying very fast toward its target, the balance will shift. At that point, Japan's archipelago terrain will no longer be a vulnerable, fragmented weakness. And it has become a natural launching chain. This is precisely why HVGP serves as the tool that transforms Japan's geography into military strength. The second superior characteristic is its trajectory and speed, which make interception much more difficult. Recent sources describe how, after being launched to a higher altitude, the HVGP separates its warhead section and then approaches the target. at a very high speed, in the upgraded versions aiming for super-sound levels, that is, above the sonic threshold. What makes this system so concerning is not only its speed, but also its ability to maneuver while turning. making the trajectory far less predictable than that of a conventional ballistic missile. In a region such as East Asia, where各方 are increasingly investing in missile defense, radar surveillance and intrusion detection networks, then the capability to penetrate or at least disrupt The overload of the opponent's interception problem is precisely the immense strategic value of this weapon system. The third HVGP is particularly suitable for the mission of defending against amphibious landings and protecting distant islands. From the very beginning, that was precisely what Japan had set as the goal for this program. They are preparing for a very specific scenario. If a naval force or amphibious unit attempts to close in, seize, intimidate, and sever key points in Japan's island chain Tokyo needs a weapon fast enough, far-reaching enough, and hard enough to intercept to suppress the threat early. In that logic, the HVGP could overlay those spaces which Japan had not yet fully fortified. What is more noteworthy is that HVGP is located within a new military structure of Japan. In recent years, Tokyo has not only pursued this program alone, but also simultaneously promote the upgrade of Type-12, anti-ship missiles, and long-range counterattack capabilities. target surveillance system, satellites, UAVs, and many other components of what they call defensive confrontation capability. This means the People's Army does not stand alone, It is a piece of a new combat chain, in which Japan seeks to detect threats earlier. Track from a distance and strike from outside the danger zone. Then why would the U.S. do this? Why would they go to such trouble and expend resources to help Japan? How to perfect such a power? The first answer lies right within the announcement. of the United States. Washington has made it clear that this deal serves national security interests and U.S. foreign policy by strengthening security for a major ally, A stable force in the Indo-Pacific region. To put it plainly, the U.S. understands that in today's environment, if Japan is not strong enough, the U.S. will must bear greater responsibility, and if Japan were better capable of self-defense at the frontline, then the entire The alliance will be more stable. The deeper layers of the issue are that the U.S. is changing its approach. the distribution of power in Asia. For a long time, the U.S.-Japan alliance took on a rather distinct form Familiar. The U.S. holds a central military role, while Japan focuses more on defense. Logistical support and base supply. That model is now changing. Washington no longer wants a structure in which nearly all hard deterrence measures are It must be due to the U.S. launching it. Instead, the U.S. wants its allies to have stronger combat capabilities. With a stronger defense industry, capable of autonomous firing, self-sustainment, and bearing a larger share independently In the alliance system, a U.S. government report dated March 25 showed that the United States and its allies He is pushing forward the production of missiles, UAVs, and defense components near hotspots across Asia. Moreover, Japan is being assigned a very significant role in those industrial chains. This is a positive development. It is clear that Washington is shifting from a military protectionist mindset to a mindset of allied cooperation in warfare. Combat vehicle. If that's the case, does it mean the U.S. wants Japan to become its military force in Asia? There is indeed something. If one were to interpret it in the Japanese sense as merely a lackey or tool, that would be incorrect. They are not a sect. mercenaries for the U.S., and the nature of this assistance package also proves that. The U.S. is supporting A program developed independently by Japan, not imposed as a system entirely controlled by the United States. But if you ask whether Americans would like Japan to become a larger military pillar within the alliance Whether I'm in Asia or not, the answer is yes. Washington wants Tokyo not just to be a base To be such a power center, Japan must possess real deterrent capability. especially in the southwestern island chain, where all major regional fault lines converge. Thus, can it be said that Japan is like a tiger given wings? From our perspective, the image of this That is entirely reasonable, provided we understand this point correctly. For a long time, Japan has been a tiger. As for the technological foundation, the world respects them not only for automobiles, electronics, or consumer materials, but also due to precise technical capabilities in industrial sensors, radar, shipbuilding, and aerospace. space, and national defense research as well. The issue with Japan is not a lack of courage. or perhaps the lack of an industrial base, lying in the fact that for many decades after the war, this nation had isolated itself I've bound myself within a very cautious framework of thinking. Now, that framework is beginning to loosen. When a country already strong in technology begins to receive additional support in terms of testing ecosystems, Integrating and implementing a strategy is truly like giving a tiger wings. The "wing" here is not just about U.S. dollars or a specific contract. It is a combination of Japanese technology, the U.S. alliance system, and the new strategic demands of the era. When Japan strengthens, the chessboard of Asia will first change in the mindset and calculations of the involved parties. For many years, this region has been accustomed to the fact that, in the event of a major crisis, the primary response would have to come from the United States. But a Japan increasingly endowed with long-range strike and extended-area defense capabilities, It will make every potential opponent think twice. They are no longer facing only the U.S. fleet or U.S. aircraft. but also had to face the Japanese ground fire deployed along a long chain of islands and difficult to disable simultaneously. This makes the cost of any close-range maneuver high. Coercive or amphibious activities in the Western Pacific have increased significantly. And in the strategy, as soon as the cost increased sufficiently, the deterrence began to lose its effectiveness. The second change is that Japan will gradually move away from the image of a country that only reacts passively. In recent documents, they have spoken more about counterattack capabilities. This represents a major shift in thinking. It does not mean Japan wants to start a war. Moreover, it means that military experts understand that in today's security environment, passive defense alone is insufficient. A country that wishes to maintain long-term peace must make its opponent believe that, The price to be paid for an attack would be extremely high. SVGP lies precisely within that logic. It is not merely a weapon, but a statement that Japan learning how to make the opponent flinch even before the conflict erupts. The third change is that other countries in the region will have to adjust accordingly. South Korea, Australia, the Philippines, and even other Southeast Asian countries will closely monitor this. It's amazing how Japan has transformed. A Japan stronger militarily will strengthen the network. behavioral enforcement technology in denser areas, but at the same time also intensifies the technological race missiles, reconnaissance, and defense acceleration. That is, the chessboard of Asia will not only change not only in a more balanced direction, but also in a more tense direction. This is a characteristic of every stage. Transfer of power. As the pressure mounts, the risk of miscalculation also increases accordingly. However, being fair about it, Japan's rise does not necessarily mean that they will become an old-style military empire, or as people still call it, militarism They are resurrecting the old faction. They are still bound by law and political constraints. Public opinion and historical memory. What is currently happening is not Japan returning to the path of militarism. in the past, but they are gradually becoming a more ordinary military power in the eyes of their own people my ally and I. The major difference this time is that this power is built upon a foundation cutting-edge technology, built upon a large economic foundation, and within a very tightly integrated alliance with the United States. Therefore, its impact on Asia will be far deeper than merely increasing defense budgets. If one looks at the conservative and self-strengthening stance of the Japanese people, the difference between the Biden administration and the Trump administration is nearly as great as the difference between one Japan was scattered, its center of gravity dispersed, and a Japan was drawn back into alignment with the instinct of a great power. Our Asia. Amid the Biden era, Japan has been placed within a collective security framework tilted toward institutionalized cooperation. of Ngơ-7, must stand very deeply in the Ukraine front, participating in sanctions against Russia, adjust energy and economic policies according to the general orientation of the West. Despite Tokyo's continued adherence to The vital benefits from Sakhalin, and the United States must also accept exemptions for this crucial energy flow. The essence of that stage remained that Japan had to divide its attention between a war in Europe. and the long-term threat right outside their own door is China, and sometimes they get confused. It is precisely this fragmentation that is the problem. Japan was not necessarily broken, but rather thrown off balance. While Tokyo must demonstrate a model alliance role with the West, in reality, The strategy is becoming increasingly harsh in East Asia, where China is an ever-growing security rival. firm yet still a major trading partner that Japan cannot easily脱离. This situation leaves many Japanese people with the feeling that their country is being trapped in a paradox. Security concerns focus on China, but the strategy has been drawn toward a different front. By the time of Mr. Trump, especially during the recent gatherings and events nowadays, Once Mrs. Sane Takachi became Prime Minister, the U.S.-Japan alliance took on a different spirit. The focus is no longer on how many symbolic responsibilities Japan must bear for the bloc. Rather, they must strengthen themselves through their own capabilities in order to stand firm at the forefront of Asia. The Trump administration publicly supported Ms. Takachi. Even during her tenure, Tokyo also intensified its tougher stance toward China. The alliance with the U.S. serves as the foundation, yet simultaneously enhances Japan's actual deterrent capabilities. Of course, Mrs. Takachi also faced domestic opposition. just as Mr. Trump has always had to confront in the United States, But precisely there, it rises to a point that their supporters highly value. The debate continues openly within the democratic arena, but not abruptly cut off by an imposed, forced consensus. International media also indicate that Mrs. Takachi has just consolidated her political standing. had to manage internal pressure and skeptical voices regarding his hardline approach. Considering the context, we can see that the upcoming meeting with Trump will also carry a deeper message. The United States wants to enter the negotiation table from a position where it has already placed its pieces on the chessboard. Meetings of this kind are often misunderstood by many people as signs of easing tensions. It's peaceful, but here, the signal sequence actually indicates the opposite. On one hand, the United States has scheduled a meeting with China; on the other hand, they are simultaneously Support Japan in rocket technology and expand strategic mineral energy cooperation to reduce dependence on Beijing. Thus, Washington is telling the world that dialogue is indeed possible. However, the dialogue will take place within a rigid framework, not within a framework of concessions. Now let's tell another story. March 27, Trump declared that Iran had launched 101 hypersonic anti-ship cruise missiles. referred to as China's aircraft carrier killer targeting the U.S. ship Abraham Lincoln. All 101 Chinese missiles were shot down by the United States' missile defense system. We have been trying to verify the information regarding the Chinese-made 101 missiles supplied to Iran that were shot down. The results show that there is no independent official evidence from the Five Rivers Broadcasting Corporation. But when we look only at strategic logic, such a statement from Mr. Trump It still carries a very clear meaning: he is directly targeting the myth of China's inaccessibility. The entire formidable naval strength that Beijing has long touted relies heavily on the belief that High-speed anti-ship missile saturation attacks could force the U.S. to retreat from the maritime region. The Western Pacific, which China refers to as anti-access/area denial (A2AD). Now Trump is using psychological warfare to diminish the symbolic value of the aircraft carrier killer. in the eyes of the world, and thereby send a message to Beijing that the United States is not intimidated by such threats and China has painstakingly built it. Although the exact figure has not yet been verified independently, The strategic communications blueprint is very evident. And all of this is telling the world about a certain issue. much greater is the United States actively rebuilding the power structure in Asia before the summit the United States has engaged in talks with China. Japan has been elevated in status, and mineral and energy supply chains have been reconfigured. The image of the invincible anti-ship missile that the U.S. has been trying to break down psychologically. And the meeting with President Xi Jinping in that context was no longer merely a meeting aimed at reconciliation. and just as if a meeting had been organized following Washington's revelation that they still maintain control escalating tensions, with allies, with defensive technology, and still capable of turning Japan into a strategic anchor point of the East Asian balance of power. If one looks deeply into Beijing's strategic mindset, Japan has never merely been A neighboring country, ordinary in nature. To China, Japan is a historical memory, a historical memory. not just comfortable, but a technological rival, a military counterbalance right on our doorstep. And more importantly, the rare Asian country that, despite years of both economic activity and trade dependence on China, Nor did they yield in strategic will. The Sino-Japanese relationship is so complicated. Even though the economy is closely intertwined, Tokyo still maintains a firm stance on the East China Sea and Taiwan. on island chain security. And recently, the Takachi administration has openly tightened diplomatic language For Beijing, viewing the U.S.-Japan alliance as a top priority. Therefore, it seems that the U.S. President Donald Trump is precisely targeting China's strategic weakness. That weakness is not merely commercial. But technology is a greater concern. China is very strong when the opponent is scattered, hesitant, or self-doubting. Give it to me; afterward, they'll have to reconsider, especially since a pillar has already appeared right within the area. firm in order to seize strategic advantage. Japan is a rare name that possesses all three of these elements. Geographically positioned to control the first chain of islands, with a highly advanced industrial and military technology base, and a historical memory that prevents Beijing from viewing the reward favorably. When the United States decided to help Japan strengthen itself using Japan's own indigenous capabilities, Washington is in fact establishing a non-fragile Asian counterweight before China. Japan will be different, and how different remains for us to see together. At this point, today's program would like to take a temporary pause. We invite you to share your personal views. Le Minh says goodbye and looks forward to seeing you again.