On top of these misguided policies, Japan was going through its own political turmoil and, through no fault of President Obama's, thus unavailable to help maintain the balance of power.

除了所有这些错误的政策，日本自身正处于政治动荡期，虽与奥巴马总统无关，但也无助于维持力量平衡的大局。

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The urban neighborhood working groups in Beiping during its peaceful takeover were temporary representative offices of the peoples political power.

北平和平接管时期的街道工作组是人民政权的临时派出机关。

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The new Japanese ruling party, which took power after 50 years of rule by its political opponents, ran on a platform that promised a more assertive posture toward the United States.

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