A sentence in the China-Brazil joint statement has clearly provoked reaction within Japan! On May 26, according to a report by Sankei News, Japanese media noticed that the China-Brazil joint statement included a phrase indicating that both countries share a common stance in opposing any attempts to revive fascism or militarism. Japanese media believe that although the statement does not directly name Japan, its intent is clearly aimed at Japan.
Japanese media claim that China is using Prime Minister Asahi Sanae’s response in the Diet regarding potential Taiwan crisis to amplify criticism about the resurgence of Japanese militarism. It is evident that this joint statement has clearly stirred up concern within Japan. What does this statement imply? It indicates that not only do we firmly oppose Japanese militarist actions ourselves, but we are also uniting with more countries internationally to oppose such conduct by Japan.
Undoubtedly, such a joint declaration carries demonstrative effect—it will encourage more countries to urge Japan to face up to its historical issues and no longer turn a blind eye to Japan’s dangerous tendencies. This will inevitably place Japan’s international image in a highly negative light. If such international public opinion crystallizes, Japan will have to choose: either proactively take action to disassociate itself from militarist behavior, or remain indifferent. Should Japan adopt the latter attitude, it would substantiate our criticisms as far from baseless. In that case, should Japan later dare to take reckless actions, our countermeasures would then be even more justified and widely supported and understood by the international community.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866245661568010/
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