As China invests in advanced ballistic missiles, the fixed bases on Okinawa become increasingly vulnerable. To avoid the perception that the US decided to turn the bases over to Japan just when their military benefits were diminishing, and to ensure that the move represented America’s recommitment to the alliance, a joint commission would have to be established to manage the transfer.
但这一过程必须小心控制。随着中国投资于先进弹道导弹，冲绳固定军事基地正在变得越来越脆弱。为了避免让人觉得美国出于军事利益日益消失才把军事基地转交给日本，也为了保证这样做代表了美国对美日同盟关系的重新承诺，必须建立联合委员会管理转交事宜。