Japan conveys concern to China over military activity

Beijing, Pyongyang's biggest economic benefactor,

Moscow of course is number 2, but maybe soon can beat out China to be number 1, because of North Koreas sales of military equipment to support Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine, which China also benefits from.

Dong said the Asian neighbors must strive to implement concrete policies and actions to realize a political consensus that they are "cooperative partners" and "do not regard each other as a threat."

LOL, if you don't deal with the PLA and CCP as a threat, they will treat you as fair game and laugh at you behind your back, or even to your face, like they are doing with Taiwan.

Good, So Just keep Talking, Bcz. failure to communicate leads to what we have in Gaza - Palestine, and Ukraine.

Yes, China and Japan are rivals, but it doesn't mean they need to kill each other. Competition and diplomacy are the way forward.

Dong said the Asian neighbors must strive to implement concrete policies and actions to realize a political consensus that they are "cooperative partners" and "do not regard each other as a threat."

Did he really say that ?

True good leaders should take initiative of taking cooperation actions. It is silly to imitate stupid aggressive attitudes as North Korea, the unstable rocket kid. What is the advantage of violence like Putin against Ukraine? We are all watching the mass killings in Gaza against millions of Palestinians civilians. China, Japan and South Korea can be different and show humanity, solidarity and take peaceful actions instead of increasing the tension in the world. Let's Asian people lead the world by giving example of humanity and solidarity.

China is a trouble-maker and a warmonger - and is most certainly an imminent, day-to-day threat to the region.

Japan, time to get nukes.

Absolutely. No one should tell you how you should defend your country.

If they are indeed counterparts, why is one in a military uniform while the other in civilian clothes? Does China have a civilian defence minister or do they just skip that and go to Supreme commander/Marshal/5-star general?

Thanks whoever that is writing in Japanese.

One is a military threat (wearing a uniform) the other, hopefully, “Mild Mannered”,

Clark Kent

Japan, time to get nukes.

Absolutely. No one should tell you how you should defend your country.

The people who live in that country should. Or do you think politicians should just do what they want?

Do you really believe it would be a popular decision among Japanese citizens to arm Japan with nuclear weapons?

By the way, his little boat looking thingie isn’t straight, your “uniform “ looks like a bag of rags …the patch on his left shoulder is falling off

Let's Asian people lead the world by giving example of humanity and solidarity.

It would be nice but long histories seem to be no guarantee of wisdom.

The people who live in that country should. Or do you think politicians should just do what they want?

I believe the politicians who are elected by the people should , the latter.

If politicians do not reflect the opinion of the people then the people should vote them out.

If the system does not effectively lead to representative government then change the system.

It’s high time for an Asian form of NATO.

It’s a pity that China has the CCP in control, it otherwise has the potential of being a true competitor to the U.S. as a bastion of freedoms and democracy for all. Now it tries to bully its way around the World..

It’s high time for an Asian form of NATO.

AUKUS - When it soon becomes JAUKUS - is going to be a great start. In time, other peaceful, rule-of-law supporting nations in the region will be invited.

AUKUS - When it soon becomes JAUKUS - is going to be a great start. In time, other peaceful, rule-of-law supporting nations in the region will be invited.

It is going to get mighty confusing then. PJAUKUSSK will be fearsome when Philippines an South Korea also join, not to mention NZ and Canada. Where will it end? ( joking obviously).

Does China have a civilian defence minister

Yes and no. The PLA is parented by the Central Military Commission, of which Xi himself is the chairman.

Below the big Pooh, is the army 5-star general as joint commander of the PLA.

In the Chinese military, all branches are agencies of the army. Thus giving confusing names like “People’s Liberation Army Navy” etc.

AUKUS - When it soon becomes JAUKUS

I hope not, at least not that name. Say it out loud. It's a double entendre.