The war has brought too many disasters to the people of the world, especially for World War II, many countries participated in it, especially for developing countries, it is a fatal blow, and it takes more effort than other countries to rise.

Even for Germany and Japan, as the dominant players, their domestic resources suffered from heavy losses, and they were constrained by moral norms after the end of the war. Under the international circumstances at that time, it was absolutely difficult for a country with such a special background to redevelop rapidly. However, Germany and Japan did not stop there, but on the contrary, they quickly revived in the economic field.

Why were Germany and Japan able to recover economically and become developed countries in a short period of time after World War II?

1. Reconstruction of the political system

After the war, both Germany and Japan underwent a reorganization of their political systems. Germany democratized and proceeded quickly, forming the Free Democratic Party and becoming one of the most important democracies in the world. With a new constitution, Japan abandoned its militaristic tendencies and established a democratic system that is widely recognized as a freer and law-based political system.

This political framework creates a stable political environment that attracts foreign investment and foreign investment, while also allowing domestic industries to develop more freely. The success of the reconstruction of the political system was an important foundation for the economic rise of the two countries.

Second, the introduction of foreign capital and technology

During the war, both Germany and Japan suffered severe economic blows, with major cities in both countries almost destroyed and productivity and population plummeting. In order to rebuild their economies, Germany and Japan began to absorb a large number of external technologies and investments to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of production according to market demand. This way of introducing foreign capital and technology has successfully stimulated the development of industries and improved the competitiveness of the countries in Germany and Japan.

3. It has a strong industrial base

In fact, Germany and Japan had already industrialized their countries before the war and had a very strong industrial base. During the war, the productivity of these two countries fell significantly in a short time, but their industrial base was not completely destroyed. After the end of the war, the ruins on these ruins were rebuilt, while also inheriting the pre-war industrial system and becoming the infrastructure that supported the country's economy. This allowed Germany and Japan to recover their productive forces soon after the war and gradually rise to prominence in related fields.

Fourth, focus on scientific and technological innovation

After experiencing the devastation of the war, Germany and Japan were able to occupy a more advantageous position in the international market only by improving the country's productivity and product quality through technological and scientific innovation. To this end, the two countries attach great importance to the development of science and technology and basic research, and invest a lot of money in scientific research and technological development, which is one of the keys to the economic rise of the two countries.

5. Export-oriented economy

Germany and Japan, one of the world's largest exporters, export goods to other countries and bring low-cost production capacity rigidly into their own markets. This export-oriented economy enabled the two countries to re-expand their economies at a rapid rate to industrial output above pre-war levels.

It is also important to note that the rise of the German and Japanese economies has benefited not only from their own development, but also from the aid of the United States and other countries. U.S. assistance with other countries has enabled the two countries to rebuild their infrastructure and receive direct help in the form of financial support and economic assistance. Nor can we ignore the support of other countries and their calls to support Germany and Japan for their own benefit.

To sum up, there are many reasons why Germany and Japan were able to rise rapidly after the end of World War II. The interplay of economic reconstruction, external aid, political reform, and reform of the education system has provided opportunities and conditions for Germany and Japan to rise rapidly. Through active economic policies, political reforms, and educational reforms, they have succeeded in regaining economic power and becoming a major global economic power.

The common denominator between Japanese and Germans is that they are both more rigid, but their seemingly conventional personalities have created their persistent and serious spirit, and this is what we should learn from.

However, the industrial structure of Germany and Japan is very incomplete, and their infrastructure construction and the saturation of their overall industry are insufficient, which makes them economically dependent on the United States for development. If the U.S. economy is bullish, so will theirs. If there is an economic crisis in the United States, Japan and Germany will naturally bear the brunt of the impact.

In short, Germany and Japan are not separate economic entities.

In addition to being extremely constrained by the United States, Britain, and France economically, they are also extremely dependent on the United States politically and militarily. The United States has troops stationed in Germany and Japan, and this kind of garrison, on the one hand, firmly controls Japan and Germany, so that the military strength of Japan and Germany cannot develop. On the other hand, the United States has been constantly creating confrontation between the socialist camp and the capitalist camp, especially in recent years, and has been constantly promoting the theory of the China threat. Through these public opinion creations, Germany and Japan must be closely attached to the United States.

When the United States firmly controls Japan and Germany economically, and militarily makes Germany and Japan extremely dependent, they will not be able to have an independent international status and can only become vassals of the United States. It can be said that although Germany and Japan have developed in a short period of time, they have also paid such a heavy price.