"中日衝突增溫"

日本自從安倍晉三就任首相後，中日兩國就不斷地產生軍事磨擦與衝突。除了釣魚台領土爭議事件外，中國更派遣軍艦繞行日本外海，每日並增派戰鬥機前往釣魚台巡航。種種跡象都顯示中日雙方都在挑戰彼此的底線。

據外國媒體報導，日本如果持續無視中國的警告，中國將透過反擊直接給予日本一個「難忘的教訓」。自1972年中日兩國建交以來，中日雙方都未曾有過如此緊張的情勢。但日本卻不斷挑戰中國的底線，顯示安倍晉三目前極想要透過鷹派的力量，以穩固他在日本的領導地位。

安倍晉三過去一年以來，透過貨幣寬鬆政策成功復甦日本經濟。但通貨膨脹與福島核安問題也逐漸顯現。安倍為了維持支持率，不惜犧牲跟中國的外交關係，在國防方面引起爭議。此舉也使得日本陷入戰爭的威脅局面。

(International) Tensions Soar Between China and Japan

Ever since Shinzo Abe took office as Japans prime minister, there has been a series of clashes and conflicts between China and Japan. Apart from disputing over the sovereignty of Diaoyu Islands, China has even dispatched naval vessels to sail outside Japanese territorial waters and sent fighter jets to patrol the islands every day. These moves all indicate that both sides are testing each others patience.

According to overseas media reports, if Japan continues to turn a blind eye to Chinas warnings, China will launch an attack to teach Japan a memorable lesson. Tensions between the two countries have risen to an unprecedented high since the two sides established diplomatic ties in 1972. With Japans repeated attempts to test Chinas patience, it appears that Abe is hoping to solidify his status as the leader of Japan through military power.

Over the past year, Abe has successfully revived Japans economy through easing monetary policy. However, problems regarding inflation and the safety of the Fukushima nuclear power plant have also surfaced. In a bid to maintain his approval rating, Abe has been provoking dispute over national defense at the expense of Japans diplomatic ties with China. This move has in turn put Japan at risk of war with China.

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