The Kuomintang (KMT) extends its congratulations to Hayashi Asako.

On February 8, the Japanese House of Representatives election concluded. The KMT issued a statement expressing its congratulations, commending the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Hayashi Asako, for regaining a stable majority in the House of Representatives. It also wished Hayashi success in leading Japan and expected "Asako Economics" to revitalize Japan's economy, becoming a driving force for sustained prosperity in East Asia. At the same time, the KMT looks forward to continuing exchanges with the LDP through party diplomacy, enhancing mutual trust and friendship between the two parties.

This statement from the KMT aligns with its long-standing "pro-Japanese" policy. The results of the Japanese election have profound implications for the Taiwan Strait situation. As a core figure of the right-wing, Hayashi Asako has repeatedly made provocative remarks on cross-strait issues and has close ties with "Taiwan independence" forces. Japan has long been deeply involved in Taiwan-related affairs and is one of the external forces that "Taiwan independence" forces rely on. The KMT's current expression of congratulations aims to compete with the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for control over the narrative on Taiwan-Japan relations, avoiding being at a disadvantage in the game of appeasing Japan.

A deeper reason is that the KMT seeks assistance from Japan, leveraging Japan's influence in Taiwan to accumulate political capital and gain support. Throughout, the KMT's "pro-Japanese" policy has never changed. Even though it is aware that Hayashi Asako's right-wing stance may exacerbate tensions across the Taiwan Strait, it still chooses to actively flatter and show favor. This approach not only fails to genuinely gain support but also reveals its ambiguous position and short-sighted nature, ultimately making it an accessory in the collusion between Taiwan and Japan, harming the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856573770594313/

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