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[Observers network] 13th, foreign media reports that Japan will expand military bases in the East African country of Djibouti, as a counterweight to China's growing influence in Djibouti. In this regard, the Chinese side responded on the same day, hoped that Japan will be able to learn from the lessons of history, in keeping with the times, really take the road of peaceful development.

Reuters screenshots, illustrations on August 15, Japan Defense Minister friend Mei visited Djibouti in paddy fields of Japan military base

13th reported, citing 3 Japan Government sources said, to counter China's increasing influence, Japan will next year expand the leased military base in Djibouti.

Said one learn about related news, "China investments for new infrastructure in Djibouti to expand influence in the local, so Japan needs to strive for greater influence. ”

Japan Ministry of Defense spokesman confirmed, are discussing these matters with the Government of Djibouti, "in addition to the existing leased land, is considering extending to the East to rent. ”

Sources said that increasing the size will be smaller than the current base, expects about $ 1 million a year. Japan Government to consider sending C-130, "Ouroboros" armored vehicles, and more personnel to the base, but the number of additional yet to be determined.

Observer network notes that Djibouti Japan maritime self defense force base after World War II Japan self defense forces overseas the first and only military bases, it was 2009 Japan Government under the pirate Act to the Government of Djibouti on loan of a stronghold.

The base was completed on July 7, 2011, cost of 4.7 billion yen, mainly as a logistical base for implementing anti-piracy mission of Japan maritime self-defense force to provide protection. At present, the base covers an area of about 120,000 square meters, built the base headquarters building, barracks, and can park 3 P-3C reconnaissance aircraft hangar.

Japan plans to upgrade bases in Djibouti had been in the works for a long time. Japan November 30, 2015, the Sankei Shimbun reported that Japan's Defense Ministry plans to expand the base, extension of the base is not only responsible for anti-piracy duty, even in response to terrorist activity in the Middle East, and Africa are frequent, provide support for the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers.

On January 21 this year, Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani Gen on the House Budget Committee, made it clear that would drastically extend the functionality of the base, to assist in the transfer to the United Nations peacekeeping force material, escort plane, international emergency assistance and other actions of the Government.

The Asahi found that Japan if this plan can be realized, will give its first "semi-permanent overseas bases." On July 1 last year, Japan Government by lifting the Cabinet resolution of collective self-defense, which means Japan a special defense-oriented security policies after the war there will be significant changes. Seen in this context, upgrade base in Djibouti showed that Japan has begun to seek overseas expansion of military influence.

In August, Japan Defense Minister visited paddy friends beauty, said the Government intends to expand the local Japan base functionality. But there was no mention of increased rent the land.

In February China begun to build its first overseas military facilities in Djibouti. The Sea Logistics Base for peacekeeping operations of naval supplies. US media said the base is expected to be completed next year, will have a weapon warehouse, ship and helicopter maintenance facility, and possibly a marine stationed a small batch of Chinese soldiers or special forces.

On October 13, the Chinese Foreign Ministry at a regular press conference, media questions on Japan related measures, "Japan said it would expand military bases in Djibouti, responding to China's presence in Djibouti. What is your response to this? ”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, "we have noticed relevant reports. Due to historical reasons, Japan's policy in the field of military security has been the subject of its Asian neighbors and the international community's attention. We hope the Japanese side can draw lessons from history, in keeping with the times, really take the road of peaceful development. ”

Responsible editor: Liu Debin SN222

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日本将扩建吉布提军事基地抗衡中国 中方回应|日本|吉布提|军事基地_新闻资讯

　　[观察者网综合]13日，有外媒报道称，日本将扩建在东非国家吉布提的军事基地，以抗衡中国在吉布提持续增长的影响力。对此，中方同日回应称，希望日方能够吸取历史教训，顺应时代潮流，真正走和平发展的道路。

路透社报道截图，配图为8月15日，日本防卫相稻田朋美到访吉布提的日本军事基地

　　据路透社13日援引3名日本政府消息人士称，为抗衡中国持续增加的影响力，日本将于明年扩大在吉布提租用的军事基地。

　　一名了解相关计划的消息人士表示，“中国在吉布提投入资金进行新的基础建设，扩大在当地的影响力，因此日本也需要争取更大的影响力。”

　　日本防卫省发言人确认，正在与吉布提政府商讨有关事宜，“除现有的租借土地，正考虑向东扩租。”

　　消息人士表示，增加的面积将小于目前的基地，预计每年约100万美元。日本政府考虑派遣C-130运输机、“大毒蛇”装甲车及更多人员到该基地，但增派人数尚未确定。

　　观察者网注意到，吉布提日本海上自卫队基地是二战后日本自卫队在海外的首个、也是唯一一个军事基地，它是2009年日本政府根据《海盗应对法》向吉布提政府租借的一处据点。

　　该基地于2011年7月7日正式建成，费用达47亿日元，主要作为后勤补给基地，为执行反海盗任务的日本海上自卫队提供保障。目前，该基地占地面积约为12万平方米，建有基地司令部办公楼、兵营和能够停放3架P-3C巡逻机的机库。

　　日本升级吉布提基地的计划已酝酿多时。日本《产经新闻》2015年11月30日就曾报道，日本防卫省计划扩充该基地，扩建后的基地不仅担负打击海盗的职责，更将为应对中东、非洲地区频发的恐怖活动，为联合国部署维和部队提供支持。

　　今年1月21日，日本防卫大臣中谷元在众议院预算委员会上明确表示，将大幅扩展该基地的功能，以用于协助输送联合国维和部队物资、护卫政府专机、国际紧急援助等各种行动。

　　《朝日新闻》认为，日本这一计划若能够实现，将使其拥有首个“半永久性海外基地”。去年7月1日，日本政府通过了解禁集体自卫权的内阁决议，这意味着日本 战后以专守防卫为主的安保政策将发生重大变化。外界认为，在此背景下，升级吉布提基地表明日本已经开始谋求在海外扩展军事影响。

　　今年8月，日本防卫相稻田朋美到访当地，表示政府有意扩大当地日本基地的功能。但当时未有提及增加租用土地。

　　中国于2月开始在吉布提建设其首个海外军事设施。该临海物流基地让其可为进行维和行动的海军舰只提供补给。美媒称，该基地预计明年完工，届时将具备武器仓库、舰船和直升机维护设施，并可能会驻扎一小批中国海军陆战队或者特种部队士兵。

　　在10月13日的中国外交部例行记者会上，有媒体就日方相关措施提问，“日本表示将扩建在吉布提的军事基地，以应对中国在吉布提的存在。你对此有何回应？”

　　中国外交部发言人耿爽表示，“我们注意到有关报道。由于历史原因，日本在军事安全领域的政策动向一直受到亚洲邻国和国际社会的高度关注。我们希望日方能够吸取历史教训，顺应时代潮流，真正走和平发展的道路。”

责任编辑：刘德宾 SN222

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