Experts share opinions on US-Japan military drill

Editor's Note: On Tuesday, Japanese forces will join US Marines in waters near Tinian Island on the western Pacific Ocean for a month-long military drill, playing out a scenario where they must take back islands occupied by enemy troops. Although no country was named as the imaginary occupier, an official with the Japanese Ministry of Defense hinted that the war game is targeted at China, according to a report by Japanese newspaper Sankei Shimbun.

China Daily reporters Chen Weihua, Zhang Yuwei and Wang Chenyan approached several international experts about their views on the matter. Each expert was asked the same three questions.

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