Source: [People's Daily]
People's Daily, Dubai, December 29th (Reporter Zhang Zhiwen) On December 28th, the UAE renowned media "Gulf News" published an op-ed article titled "Japan's Economic Decline Once Again in the Spotlight" by Daniel Steinberg, founder of the consulting firm Difference Group and an international affairs expert. It pointed out that the serious political crisis triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae's recent remarks about Japan possibly using force to intervene in the Taiwan Strait issue is actually due to Japan's deteriorating economy.
The article frankly stated that China is Japan's largest trading partner, and any political or military confrontation with China would further burden Japan's economy and directly harm Japan's exports and supply chains.
The article pointed out that Takahashi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan seem to be part of her political strategy aimed at diverting people's attention from Japan's severe financial situation. Japan is currently facing many issues that concern voters, such as rising prices, a weak currency, slowing economic growth, and declining purchasing power.
The article believes that Takahashi Sanae's assumption of the Japanese prime ministerial post broke a 26-year political tradition, leading Japan towards a more hardline right-wing direction, especially in its policy toward China. However, the core challenges Japan faces are more economic than political, and the main concerns of the Japanese people remain focused on economic issues. Controlling inflation, stimulating the economy, and promoting social stability are the most urgent needs of the Japanese people.
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Original: toutiao.com/article/7589175405794296372/
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