There seems to be a heated debate over this Global Times article.
Of course, Japanese companies have concerns about India, but my assessment is that optimism outweighs pessimism.
So the answer to “the real question” is: many.
Let's look at some numbers. (1/n)
Brilliant!
“Until now, Indian satellite builders mostly had to import this critical component at high cost and long waiting times.”
TakeMe2Space's PowerBank-50 becomes first India-made satellite battery.
#AtmaNirbharBharat https://t.co/IJ69cUPZ8E
Japan becomes the first country, to successfully test fire a Ship Mounted Electromagnetic Railgun at a Target ship.
Installed on modern Japanese Naval Ships, these Rail Guns could completely transform modern missile defense, making Chinese missiles obsolete!
Milan (February every two years – 2022, 2024 and 2026),
Seacat (2023 and 2024),
Talisman Sabre (June to August every two years – 2023 (India as Observer only) and 2025),
Tarang Shakti (August to September every two years – 2024).
Participation increased from 2022 onwards.
France-India-Japan in multilateral military exercises.
RIMPAC (June to August every two years – 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024),
Kakadu (August to September every two years – 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2024),
La Perouse (April 2021 and March 2023),
Pitch Black (2022 and 2024),
@tanvi_madan@Japanfoundation ......the state which needs to be contained, and the United States as the state which, while containing it at present, cannot be expected to do so forever and certainly cannot be expected to continue to do so alone. It is the search for some more local containment of China...
Congratulations Sanae Takaichi on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives!
Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity.
I am confident that under your able leadership, we will continue to take the India-Japan friendship to greater heights.
@takaichi_sanae
Dr Avtar Singh Bhasin who passed away on Jan 25 was an outstanding research scholar & archivist. His meticulous documentation of Indian foreign policy is distinctive & unparalleled. A regular at the @IIC_Delhi library, he was generous in sharing his expertise. Om Shanti sir.