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Not long ago, Japan announced that it would retire about 100 F-15J fighters, which caused widespread concern and speculation. These decommissioned fighters will be dismantled, and the engines in them are planned to be sold. This move has sparked a series of controversies and speculations, which make people wonder what kind of strategic motives and international relations considerations are behind this.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force currently has 200 F-15J fighters, but about 100 will be retired in the next few years. Faced with this situation, the Japanese government began to explore how to deal with these retired fighters. They plan to disassemble the aircraft and auction the fuselage as scrap metal, while also planning to sell the remaining 2 engines on these aircraft. Although the life of these engines has not yet been completely exhausted, it can also be said that they are already a group of "old people" and are old.
However, the crux of the matter is, to whom is Japan going to sell these engines? The answer seems self-explanatory, Japan has taken a fancy to Taiwan. The move sparked speculation and controversy on all sides, making it difficult to understand the real motives behind its strategy. The Taiwan issue has always been a sensitive topic in international politics, and Japan's choice to sell the engines of these retired fighters to Taiwan this time has caused more doubts and concerns.
Some commentators pointed out that this may be an excuse for Japan to "collect protection fees from the Taiwan region." The Taiwan media also discussed this issue extensively, and some guests expressed disdain for Japan's unrealistic move, jokingly calling these fighters "broken copper and iron." The host even described this batch of weapons in four words, describing it as not worth mentioning.
Behind the controversy, the defense ministers of China and Japan had a phone call. The call was the first time in 15 years that the two countries had a direct telephone call between the two countries using the air-sea liaison mechanism and lasted 20 minutes. The two sides exchanged views during the call and expressed their willingness to strengthen their ability to manage and manage maritime and air crises. Mainland Defense Minister Lee Shang-bok specifically mentioned concerns about the situation in the East Sea, which could include the Taiwan issue.
Although the call was not long, it sent a clear message that the Taiwan issue has nothing to do with Japan, and Japan should not take the opportunity to intervene, let alone use Taiwan as a petition to the United States. The Taiwan issue needs to be resolved by the parties concerned themselves, and not used as a bargaining chip in international political games.
Soon after, the G7 Leaders' Summit will take place. However, the G7 finance ministers surprisingly did not target China, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he would publicly condemn China at the summit and even formulate relevant documents. The move sparked a strong reaction from Chinese mainland media, who said that the conduct of the G7 summit was closely related to the attitude of the host countries. If the meeting continues to be hostile to China, then Japan must bear some responsibility for this. Historically, Japan has been a supporter of the United States, but bringing foreign powers into East Asia will not end well. Japan should reflect on its strategic choices and not try to get involved in the Taiwan issue, which is an unworkable path.
In general, the sale of Japan's decommissioned fighters to Taiwan raises a series of international political and security issues. This move involves complex international relations and regional stability, which needs to be treated carefully by all parties. It is hoped that all countries will jointly seek ways to solve problems in accordance with the principle of maintaining regional peace and stability, instead of taking unilateral actions that lead to the escalation of tensions. After all, true peace and development can be achieved only through cooperation and dialogue.
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