What would you call it? Justified action? Than what is the difference between China and Japan situation? Did the Japanese not buy the Island, then wanted to changing the act that forbid a Japanese army.
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If this had been an island US had disputes with and Japan did these things, what would you call it?
If you call it provoking, then is China also provoking? If yes then how does this differ from this situation?
Lastly if you claim to be from a more developed nation, and a educated man, shouldn't you refrain from these unnecessary actions?