Text: Asahi Shimbun added that if Japan had tried to resolve these problems a little at a time, those who felt themselves victimized by Japan might have felt at least somewhat mollified; but that with the passing of time while we do nothing, however, discontent and ill will can coalesce into bitter enmity.
Entailment: Japan could have appeased the people who felt disadvantaged over time.
Contradiction: Japan supported the people by reducing taxes to appease their concerns.