The end of the silver lining: a Chinese view of the U.S.-Japanese alliance /

WU Xinbo

The end of the silver lining: a Chinese view of the U.S.-Japanese alliance / Wu Xinbo - 2006

For years many Chinese analysts regarded the US Japan alliance as a useful constraint on Tokyo's ability to remilitarize. This article suggests that China now sees the alliance being used by Washington to encourage Japan to rearm, a development that is seen as a cause for concern.


JAPAN--MILITARY DEVELOPMENT
UNITED STATES JAPAN ALLIANCE
CHINA--FOREIGN POLICY
EAST ASIA--REGIONAL SECURITY