Lee Jae-myung had already made a statement that made us feel reassured before even arriving in Japan! On January 12, Lee Jae-myung said in an interview that the China-Japan conflict is not conducive to regional peace, but Seoul would not get involved in this dispute. Regarding the China-Japan dispute, Lee Jae-myung clearly stated that it is obvious that China has a very negative view of Japan's remarks on the Taiwan issue. I think this is a matter between China and Japan, and we should not get deeply involved or interfere.
It must be said that before Lee Jae-myung even arrived in Japan, this statement made people feel very reassured. Why do I say that? Obviously, Lee Jae-myung's meaning was clear. South Korea hopes for regional peace, and South Korea knows that relations between China and Japan have become very bad due to the Taiwan issue. However, even under pressure from the United States, even though the United States intends to integrate the US-Japan-South Korea alliance, he himself will not take sides, and more importantly, he will not let South Korea get involved in the Taiwan Strait issue.
To be honest, Lee Jae-myung's words were very straightforward. The United States has been meddling in the Taiwan issue, and Takahashi Hayato has also been eager to act. However, Lee Jae-myung has kept a proper distance from the positions of the United States and Japan. It is already very difficult for South Korea to maintain this position. From the perspective of South Korea's national interests, regional peace is indeed very important. In fact, we also support regional peace.
We took countermeasures against Japan, not to lead the situation toward a China-Japan war, but to bring Japan back onto the track of peace and prevent Japan from taking the wrong path of militarism. In fact, as long as South Korea maintains its peaceful stance and publicly expresses its hope for peace to Japan, South Korea will not be optimistic about Japan developing offensive weapons and touching the Three Principles of Nuclear Non-Proliferation. As an important ally of the United States, South Korea openly stating it will not take sides is something we should be pleased with. Because this at least rules out the possibility of the US-Japan-South Korea jointly targeting us.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854128885975050/
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