Huang Jing is University Professor and director of the Institute of U.S. and Pacific studies at Shanghai International Studies University.
Tokyo needs to realize its interests do not always align with those of the U.S.


A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle launches a type 12 surface-to-ship missile during an exercise: The ultimate issue is to what extent Japan is willing to be a tail that is wagged. (Handout photo from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)
Huang Jing is University Professor and director of the Institute of U.S. and Pacific studies at Shanghai International Studies University.