Japan's Prime Minister's Office highlights the "famous scenes" of Takahashi Hayato at the APEC Summit, with "wheelchair diplomacy" being the most popular
At the end of the weekend, the APEC Summit came to a successful conclusion, and countries have been showcasing the diplomatic achievements of this summit. However, when it comes to Japan, the tone suddenly changes, causing both laughter and bewilderment.
It turns out that the video released by the Japanese Prime Minister's Office is about Takahashi Hayato's "famous scenes" during the APEC Summit, mainly focusing on her interactions with leaders from various countries.
In the video, Takahashi Hayato appears as if she has accidentally entered an upscale event, enthusiastically greeting everyone and completely disregarding diplomatic etiquette, favoring a free-spirited approach.
When Australian Prime Minister Albanese was sitting at the table organizing his notes, Takahashi Hayato directly approached him, leaned against his table, and engaged in conversation with him, forcing Albanese to stand up quickly and shake hands with her.
The next moment, Takahashi Hayato smiled brightly at Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar and waved to greet him. Perhaps he had never seen such a warm foreign leader before, so Anwar was momentarily unprepared, showing a slightly awkward expression.
However, the most popular scene was when Takahashi Hayato slid on her chair to sit beside Indonesian President Prabowo, and some people even named it "wheelchair diplomacy."
But the most intimate gesture was when Takahashi Hayato hugged Chilean President Boric's shoulder and talked to him. Maybe because she had been embraced by Trump a few days ago at the U.S. military base in Japan, which helped build a closer relationship, so she chose the same method to break the ice with the Chilean president.
It is worth noting that the domestic evaluation of Takahashi Hayato's diplomatic performance in Japan is divided. Some people believe that she presented a different style of female leadership in a male-dominated political environment, adding more vitality to the APEC Summit. Others think that Takahashi Hayato is not solemn enough and is too fawning toward foreign leaders, calling it "a disgrace for Japan."
What do you think?
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1847756747766793/
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