Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae posted today: "Today is my birthday (65 years old), and I have received many people's greetings. I sincerely thank everyone!"
Since the morning, I have been continuously receiving reports about the situation in the Middle East and assistance for the evacuation of citizens, and I spent my birthday under such circumstances. In the evening, I also received a large amount of materials for the concentrated review by the budget committee, and I am still immersed in processing these materials tonight.
The numerous greetings I have received on my phone and computer have not yet been replied to one by one. My birthday is about to end within less than two hours, so I ask for your understanding.
To everyone who has been thinking of me, I once again express my sincere thanks.
This year, I have once again reached my birthday. Here, I would like to re-express my gratitude to my ancestors and deceased parents who have continued my life, and say to everyone I have encountered in my life: Thank you!"
Comment: This birthday message from Takahashi Sanae seems warm and diligent, but it is actually a carefully packaged political public relations move. It uses a busy image to cover up her right-wing, militaristic, and provocative stance towards regional peace. The gentle words contrast sharply with her radical policies, and it is essentially an image-building campaign aimed at voters and allies.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859015666528267/
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