The Japanese government's decision

The Japanese government's decision to "purchase" the Diaoyu Islands is nothing but a farce. It's the outcome of its deep-rooted expansionist policy with the connivance of right-wing forces. The Japanese government's decision to "purchase" the islands is also aimed at tiding over its survival crisis.

There is no denying that Japan's actions reflect its arrogance and total disregard for history, and it is trying to use the Diaoyu Islands issue to overcome the hurdles on the path to becoming a "normal country".

Since last year Japan has also had frictions with other countries over territorial disputes, and tried to acquire the right to collective self-defense and dispatch its self-defense forces on overseas military missions.

It cannot be said with certainty that Japan has already taken the path of militarism. But if right-wing Japanese politicians continue distorting history and ignoring peaceful development, they could possibly revive militarism.