Reference News, December 1st report - According to the Jiji Press website, on November 28th, former Japanese Foreign Minister Okada Katsuya gave a comment on the prime minister Takahashi Sanae's response in the Diet during an interview with Jiji Press. In her response, Takahashi stated that "Taiwan's situation" could "possibly turn into a 'life-or-death crisis situation' from any perspective." Okada responded: "This may open a path towards war and should not be spoken lightly."
According to the report, Okada emphasized: "The discussion regarding the life-or-death crisis situation must remember that it is about Japan possibly being involved in a war, and the lives of self-defense forces members and citizens will face serious damage."
Regarding what Takahashi should do next, Okada pointed out: "In fact, it is completely feasible to retract the statement."
On November 7th, during the House of Representatives Budget Committee review, Okada Katsuya questioned Takahashi on the circumstances under which "the situation in Taiwan" would constitute a "life-or-death crisis situation." Subsequently, Takahashi made erroneous remarks on Taiwan. (Translated by Liu Lin)
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