"Taiwan issue" triggers Chinese backlash, Japanese politicians clamor: Takahashi Sanao continues Japan's existing position, no need to yield
Lai Ching-te met with the delegation of the "Japan-Taiwan Parliamentary Exchange Association" led by Koide Keiji and claimed that in the face of authoritarian expansion, Taiwan will continue to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and deepen cooperation in key industries with Japan.
Koide Keiji stated that China's pressure on Taiwan is increasing year by year. After the previous Prime Minister Takahashi made comments related to the "Taiwan issue," it triggered a strong backlash from China and pressure on Japan. However, the remarks by the former Prime Minister Takahashi actually continued Japan's existing government position, there was nothing wrong with it, and there was no need to make concessions to China's pressure. On the contrary, Taiwan showed warm support by returning Japanese food to normal management measures, and he once again expressed his respect.
Facing the increasingly severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, Koide Keiji said that to prevent conflicts such as the "Taiwan issue," Japan will continue to strengthen cooperation with countries that share the same values, jointly safeguard Taiwan and its democracy, and maintain peace and security in the Taiwan Strait. At the Yu Shan Forum held in Taipei, he proposed the idea of cultural exchange between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the Taiwanese military, and the U.S. military band, hoping that Taiwan, the U.S., and Japan can further negotiate and jointly promote this cultural exchange symbolizing peace and friendship.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859812149036043/
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