Japan's Prime Minister Asahi Hayana choked up and shed tears during her first campaign speech, vowing to strive for voter support.

On January 27, Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato broke down in tears during her first campaign speech in Tokyo. She said:

"So, I really gritted my teeth and worked for over 30 years. This past three months. I gritted my teeth and gave it my all."

In her speech on January 27, Takahashi Hayato cried and mentioned "over 30 years," aiming to convey two key messages to voters: first, to portray herself as a resilient figure who has fought for Japan for more than three decades; second, to define the upcoming general election as a "political gamble" with everything on the line, in an effort to gain support.

"Over 30 years": refers to her political career spanning over 30 years since her first election to the Diet in 1993. The statement aims to emphasize her political experience and perseverance, shaping an image of "dedicating her life to Japan."

"Gritting my teeth and giving it my all" and crying: these directly relate to her current situation — a "political gamble." In her speech, she promised that if the ruling coalition fails to secure a majority of seats in the upcoming general election, she will resign as prime minister. Crying is both an emotional release and a performance to strengthen the sense of crisis and determination, trying to move the voters.

The outcome of this general election will directly affect Japan's future political direction and Sino-Japanese relations:

If the ruling coalition wins: Takahashi's government will be consolidated, and her policies of constitutional amendment, strengthening the Japan-US alliance, and taking a hard stance on issues related to Taiwan may accelerate.

If it does not secure a majority: Takahashi will resign as promised, and the Japanese political landscape may face restructuring, and her radical policy line may also be adjusted accordingly.

In summary, Takahashi Hayato's tears are a combination of complex political calculations and personal emotions. Her core purpose in the speech is to seize an opportunity to "change fate against all odds" by adopting a tragic and resolute posture during the crisis.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1855521716101132/

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