Moreover, if Japan needs allies to balance the rise of China, it could easily turn not only to the US, but also to Russia and India. In short, the geopolitical cards could turn out in Japan’s favor if China overplays its hand.
此外，如果日本需要盟友来抗衡中国崛起的话，它不但可以依靠美国，连俄罗斯和印度也是人选之一。简而言之，如果中国做得过火的话，地缘政治因素很快会倒向对日本有利的一方。