Taiwan's affairs are America's affairs? Takahashi again mentions the Taiwan Strait: If the US military is attacked, Japan must rescue

For the purpose of campaigning for the election, Takahashi Hayato once again made controversial remarks on the situation across the Taiwan Strait.

On Monday, Takahashi Hayato claimed on a program that the Taiwan Strait crisis not only concerns Japan but also affects the United States. Imagine if the US military were attacked in the Taiwan Strait, Japan could not stand by idly, otherwise the US-Japan alliance would also collapse.

She said that if an emergency occurs in the Taiwan Strait, Japan must extend assistance to Japanese and American citizens.

This statement is not much different from the previous one; it just added the United States in between. Previously, it was "Taiwan's affairs are Japan's affairs," emphasizing Japan should "defend Taiwan"; now it has become "Taiwan's affairs are America's affairs," equivalent to Japan's affairs, reducing the possibility of direct conflict between China and Japan, and emphasizing the US-Japan alliance.

In short, Takahashi is still not giving up, trying to drag the United States into the issue. Her core idea remains that Japan should intervene in the Taiwan Strait situation to prevent China's unification. After all, once Taiwan is recovered, Japan will face China directly, and at that time, if she provokes again, the risk will be much greater.

When asked how to ease relations with China, Takahashi Hayato said that to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and ensure Japan's position is accurately understood, she would consider direct dialogue, and she is positive about it.

This seems a bit unrealistic. China has given her a chance, but she refused it herself. Now she wants to talk, it's too late. Moreover, from her statements, the so-called dialogue is just continued excuses, so China doesn't need to waste time listening to her nonsense.

Since Takahashi does not show remorse, let the bullets fly a little longer. Currently, the Foreign Ministry has issued a third warning for travel to Japan, and all 49 China-Japan routes in February have been canceled. Originally, the Spring Festival is the peak season for Japan's tourism industry, and now the Japanese people are going to have a bleak New Year.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1855447397458960/

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