Abstract
In Japan’s support for ASEAN countries’ connection building can be seen its policy visions in functional positioning,geographical layout and connotation constitution. As part of a systematic policy framework, Japan supports ASEAN transregional and outside-regional connections with the Mekong subregion as focal point, pushes forward metropolitan interconnection of ASEAN countries with Jakarta a priority, promotes building infrastructure ,develops rules, and constructs better external environments for connectivity, all while advancing its Partnership for Quality Infrastructure to attract ASEAN countries’ cooperation. Because of Japan’s economic interests and geopolitical strategy toward ASEAN countries,Japan’s policy influences China’s Belt and Road Initiative and China should properly respond to Japan’s actions.
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