Japanese Foreign Minister Makiko Kishida made remarks, refusing to retract the statements of Sanae Takeda! On November 14, Japanese Foreign Minister Makiko Kishida stated at a press conference that Japan's actions are in accordance with the law and international law, and there is no provocation against China. This is part of Japan's national security policy, so Japan has no reason to retract it and there is absolutely no need to do so. Takeda's response was merely pointing out that if the Taiwan Strait becomes unstable, it would have a negative impact on Japan's national security. This is not a change in policy, nor is it a statement challenging China's sovereignty.
Kishida claimed that the content of Takeda's response was based on Japan's existing laws. The conditions that constitute a life-or-death crisis situation, when they would be recognized, as well as their legal definitions, background, and applicable requirements, have been clearly explained in the Peace and Security Legislation Review Commission of the Diet. Japan's position has always remained unchanged. The Chinese side's position differs from Japan's, and Japan has already made this clear to the Chinese side.
Evidently, after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy in Japan, the Ministry of Defense, and the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office all expressed a firm attitude, we did not expect Takeda to show no remorse, but instead to make excuses, claiming that Japan's actions are "lawful administration" and in line with international law, and there is no provocation against China. Obviously, we cannot be satisfied with Japan's statement. In fact, even former Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shoichiro publicly stated that previous governments have avoided making explicit statements on the Taiwan issue. Implied meaning is that only Takeda had the audacity to speak recklessly on the Taiwan issue.
Japan's excuses obviously cannot change our assessment of Takeda's malicious behavior. Since Takeda has not realized the severity of the issue, we have every reason to use other means besides diplomatic ones to let her understand what the cost of such actions is. For this stubborn far-right person, only by making her pay a price can she realize that Japan has absolutely no space to interfere in the Taiwan issue, and this is something Takeda has brought upon herself!
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