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The purpose of increasing Japan's charm offensive against Myanmar
According to an article published on the Financial Times website on July 10th titled "Japan's Charm in Myanmar, Striving to Counter China", authors Michael Peel and Leo Lewis stated in the article that Japan has increased its charm and investment offensive in Myanmar, attempting to become the most influential counterbalance force in Southeast Asia against China. During the five-year transition period of Myanmar's new government, the number of Japanese companies in Myanmar has increased fivefold, Japanese language courses have rapidly increased, and Tokyo has also invested billions of dollars in industrial and social projects. The article states that the investment frenzy is part of Japan's broader efforts. Japan is striving to establish closer relationships with emerging South Asian countries such as Vietnam to win new markets and reduce dependence on China.