CHINA views JAPAN as more dominating vis-a-vis INDIA. Plus having 2 permanent members in its own backyard will curb its power in ASIA both in East and West.
First step containment Stop Japan at any and all cost from becoming permanent UN member.If it fails stop them from getting VETO Powers.
My predictions were right on the money from the word get go regarding no VETO Powers in UN for the 4.
Use the locals to further your ambition seems to be the US Principle 1. India (Pakistan,Bangladesh,Nepal,Srilanka) 2. Japan (China,Korea) 3. Brazil(All S.America) 4. Germany(Most of Europe)
All these locals will gang up first, big neighbours in any area will make your neighbours weary of you (ask CANADA & MEXICO). If US is on the wrong side defintely US will be like us trying to get to the big table.
Generally from what i have seen the process has already started with Pakistan and Italy leading the delegation and no points for guessing who is behind this (is it only the US OF A)?
Who can you blame it on but our dear old 1st PM Pandit NEHRU for giving it to CHINA.