But, despite deep historical animosity over World War II, there are increasing calls in the region for Japan to expand its influence to counterbalance China. In reality, Japan is not ready for this, because it still strongly adheres to “self-imposed restraints” against “influence over other countries in security and defense,” including weapons exports.
在这场拥挤的权力角力中，只有日本置身事外，在很大程度上选择了冷眼旁观，并着力培养与美国的关系。但是，尽管有二战中的历史积怨，该地区希望日本扩大影响以制衡中国的呼声也日渐高涨。而实际上，日本还没有为此做好准备，因为它仍然固执地恪守着防止“在安全和防务方面影响他国”的“自我施加的制约”。其中也包括在武器出口方面的制约。