I still think the Japanese could kick China’s arse if they wanted to. The big problem is nukes.
I think the Japs could whip out nuclear warhead in about 2 seconds. But I also think the war deterrent effect of nuclear weapons is way over blown.
Japan is under our Nuclear umbrella as is South Korea etc.
Course you have Slow Joe who in financially beholding to the Chi-Coms so who knows??