On March 12th, the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force held the commissioning ceremony of the "Nenomi" minesweeper in Yokohama. This is the first new type of minesweeper installed by Japan in four years, aimed at further strengthening its naval military layout, especially its ability to control nearshore waters. The "Nengmei" minesweeper was built by the Yokohama factory of Japan Marine United Corporation. It is the fourth vessel of the Awaji class minesweeper and features a fiber-reinforced hull that reduces magnetic signals, enhances durability, and reduces maintenance costs. The installation of the "Nengmei" minesweeper by Japan is one of its measures to strengthen its coastal defense system. In Japan's view, the surrounding waters are crucial for its maritime trade, energy transportation, and more. By enhancing its mine clearance capabilities, the safety of these critical sea lanes can be guaranteed, reducing the risk of mine threats during wartime or tense situations, and maintaining the smooth flow of its own maritime transportation lines. However, the outside world believes that the service of the "Nengmei" minesweeper is not only to ensure the safety of Japan's domestic ports and maritime transportation lines, but more importantly, to rely on advanced minesweeping capabilities, cooperate with other maritime military operations, strengthen actual control over surrounding waters, and compete for more say in regional affairs. (New Society)