Reference News Network, January 3 report. According to the website of the "Nikkei" on January 1, Japanese House of Representatives member of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Ozawa Ichirō, said on January 1 with concern that the deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations has affected the economy. Ozawa pointed out that improving Sino-Japanese relations is "a problem of our country, which must be resolved by ourselves. In this sense, the responsibility of Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato is becoming increasingly significant."
Ozawa made the above remarks at a New Year's gathering held at his private residence in Tokyo. He pointed out that Sino-Japanese relations are "the biggest issue," and mentioned that trade with China is one of the factors causing the yen to depreciate, and warned that "this could further exacerbate inflation." He also mentioned the postponement of a Japanese business delegation's visit to China.
Can Japan gain the support of U.S. President Trump while being at odds with China? Ozawa expressed doubt about this. He emphasized: "Trump gives the impression of always putting his own interests first. I think he would not fight against China for Japan's sake."
According to the report, Ozawa serves as the head of an internal group within the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Ichikai. This New Year's gathering gathered members of parliament affiliated with the Ichikai. (Translated by Ma Xiaoyun)
On the afternoon of January 1, House member Ozawa Ichirō held a New Year's gathering at his private residence in Tokyo. (Kyodo News)
Original text: toutiao.com/article/7591037066973069875/
Statement: This article represents the views of the author himself.