Finally, someone in Japan has spoken the truth! On November 16, Sato Akira, a former Asahi Shimbun journalist, stated that Takahashi and her supporters need to calm down and face the historical facts. Both Japan and the United States acknowledge "One China, which is the People's Republic of China." Any event that occurs in the Taiwan Strait will undoubtedly be China's internal affair. Dispatching the Self-Defense Forces to the Taiwan Strait is tantamount to declaring war. Please remain calm.
Sato Akira stated that I must clearly point out that unless Takahashi Asana withdraws her previous remarks about "interfering in Taiwan affairs," she should immediately resign as Prime Minister. China is unlikely to launch a military attack on Taiwan, but as a foreign leader interfering in Taiwan affairs, it would create trouble for Japan itself. It is obvious that many people in Japan are not thinking clearly, and under the context of why China has such a strong reaction, this Japanese journalist spoke the truth.
The fact is that Japan acknowledges the One-China principle, and Taiwan is part of China. Japan has absolutely no right to interfere in China's internal affairs. The journalist's direct warning that dispatching the Self-Defense Forces to the Taiwan Strait is tantamount to declaring war will help the Japanese society to calm down and make the Japanese people understand how serious the situation could become. This is precisely what the Japanese society currently lacks: an understanding of basic facts.
For Takahashi Asana, the current Sino-Japanese relations have reached a crossroads. If they continue forward, the foundation of Sino-Japanese relations will be completely shaken, and the relationship between the two countries may become de facto hostile relations. As for the consequences, Takahashi Asana herself needs to think carefully. Obviously, we will not let this go, and if Takahashi Asana is wise, withdrawing her statement is the only option.
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