Harris starts Japan and South Korea. In addition to going to Abe's national burial, she has to do these things

Although the deepening of the United States, Japan and South Korea's three -party alliances meet the interests of the United States, Japan -South Korea relations are the biggest obstacles.

On the 25th, US Vice President Harris opened his trip to Japan and South Korea. This is the first visit to Japan and South Korea during Harris, and it is also her second Asian trip.

According to the US media, Harris will not only represent the national funeral of the former Prime Minister of Japan on behalf of the US government, but also meet with Japanese and Korean leaders on issues such as economic and security.

Analysts believe that Harris's first visit to Japan and South Korea by "hanging diplomacy" involves many issues, but in general, it symbolizes significance than substantial significance. Although the three parties in the United States, Japan and South Korea have recently interacted, they have their own calculations and concerns.

On September 25, local time, US Vice President Harris boarded the "Air Force No. 2" from the Andrews Base in Maryland to Japan and South Korea. Picture source: AP

Communicate economic security with Japan

From the 25th to 29th, Harris will visit the United States' two major allies in Northeast Asia -Japan and South Korea. The United States Cable Television News said that Harris's visit was an opportunity to visit Asia at the request of US President Biden.

Harris's schedule is quite dense. After arriving in Tokyo on the 26th, she will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. Japanese media said that during the 30 -minute meeting, the two parties will confirm deepening Japanese -US relations, cooperate to promote the "free and open Indian Pacific Ocean", and communicate in cooperation in the field of economy and security.

On the 27th, Harris will attend the Abe's funeral and hold a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanis and South Korean State Prime Minister Han Dexu. On the 28th, Harris will also go to Kanagawa Prefecture Yokosuka City to inspect the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base.

"In the overall Indo -Pacific framework, the United States is the backbone, Japan is the pillar, and it is also the" Deputy Sheriff "of the American India Strategy. The United States and Japan have demand for each other." Long and researcher Cai Liang believes that this time in Harris's visit to Japan, the two sides will communicate on the economic aspects and "seal chip alliances" and "Indo -Pacific Economic Framework". Essence

Abe's national funeral caused huge controversy in Japan. Picture source: AP

Pass South Korea to cooperate with the American pace

It is worth noting that although it was a visit to the Best of Abe's burial, in addition to visiting Japan, South Korea is also one of Harris's destination.

On the 29th, Harris will visit South Korea and meet with South Korean President Yin Xiyue. South Korean media said that the two sides would exchange opinions on South Korea -US relations, North Korea issues, economic security, important regional situations, and international hotspots.

Li Jiacheng, an associate professor at the School of International Economics and Political Science of Liaoning University, said that on the one hand, Japan and South Korea are relatively close to Japan and South Korea. American leaders have visited South Korea while visiting Japan; on the other hand, Harris also reflects further attracting South Korea. Deep thoughts.

"Specifically, whether it is the" chip Quartet Alliance "or the" Indo -Pacific Economic Framework ", South Korea's participation is indispensable for the United States." Li Jiacheng said, "But considering the importance of the Chinese market, South Korean semiconductor companies in South Korea's enterprise It is full of worry about joining the "Sifang Chip Alliance" dominated by the United States. This makes the pro -Mei Yin Xiyue government have to consider the issue of the semiconductor chip sales of the country. Harris's visit to South Korea will put some pressure on South Korea in this regard, forcing South Korea Conducive for the choice of the United States. "

Li Jiacheng pointed out that the concern of Harris's visit may be concentrated in the situation of the Peninsula and solving the problem of the United States' implementation of the "Act of Inflation Act" to treat Korean electric vehicles. The US demands may be mainly concentrated in the semiconductor field.

On the 29th, Harris will visit South Korea and meet with South Korean President Yin Xiyue. Picture source: AP

There is a limit on cooperation between the United States and Japan and South Korea

"Harris will highlight the strength of the US -Japanese and Korean alliances, and further consolidate the Asia -Pacific influence in the United States." From the statement of the White House, it can be seen that the United States is looking forward to Harris' trip.

Cai Liang believes that in general, Harris has two tasks on this trip: one is to reiterate the security commitment to allies, the other is to deepen the overall participation of the United States in the Indo -Pacific region, which involves many fields such as security and economy.

However, Cai Liang pointed out that although the deepening of the United States, Japan and South Korea's three -party alliances meet the interests of the United States, Japan -South Korea relations are the biggest obstacles.

"After Yin Xiyue came to power, the relationship between Japan and South Korea seemed to be enthusiastic, but many problems that hinder the development of relations between the two countries did not get fundamental solution." Li Jiacheng said, "South Korea, although the Yin Xiyue government wants to repair the relationship between Japan, but the government is eagerly repaired, but the relationship between Japan is intended, but Because the historical knot has not been solved, South Korea still has a strong anti -Japanese force in China; Japan is also reluctant to show good to South Korea, and it intentionally controls the momentum of the restoration of Japanese and Korean relations. "

Cai Liang said that although the three parties in the United States, Japan, and South Korea have been frequently interacted, they have their own calculations. As far as the United States is concerned, many diplomatic actions are closely related to the "repair and alliance relations" emphasized after Bayeng came to power; South Korea ’s Yin Xiyue government is still in the current situation of poor governance and consideration of real interests. In order to adjust foreign policies; Japan actively cooperated with the United States for the sake of improving diplomatic autonomy and strengthening its own national defense forces in an attempt to increase the sense of existence on the international stage. However, due to the differences in strength, status, interests, and goals, to the extent, the United States, Japan and South Korea alliances will face the test.

Produced deep -sea district studio

Written Wang Ruoxian

Editor Shen Haimo

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