What is imperative is forging viable, mutually beneficial, and dynamically productive relationship with China, a new China-influenced world and, especially, regional order. Accepting the “Red Ships” (i.e., China) challenge is--or should be--the supreme endeavor of Japan’s leaders now, says Seguchi. He hopes--no doubt wistfully--that Prime Minister Abe will offer evidence that he is engaged in this endeavor when he visits Washington, D.C. for commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Japan’s defeat this May.
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