On January 22, former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama wrote: "Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed the establishment of a 'Middle Powers Alliance' at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It is meaningless to continue being a lackey of the United States in today's turbulent situation. It's time to get rid of reliance on the US. The House of Representatives election should be an opportunity to discuss major issues regarding Japan's future. I don't want to get involved in this low-level farce of whether to trust Takahashi Hayato!"
[Cunning] Hatoyama's call-out reveals the collective awakening of America's allies and also tears off the hypocritical mask of Japanese politics! In the past, he advocated for equal relations between Japan and the US and building an Asian community, but was forced out after nine months of pressure from the US. Now, Trudeau's Middle Powers Alliance is a collective resistance against American hegemony. Trump has used tariffs as a weapon, forcing allies to pay the price. Even Canada no longer wants to be an accessory. However, Takahashi Hayato clings to the US and takes a hard line against China, binding Japan to the war chariot of hegemony. From Hatoyama's setback to Trudeau's rallying cry, it proves that the era of following the US blindly has long passed. If Japan remains under the influence of pro-US factions and indulges in low-level political theater, it will only miss the opportunity for strategic autonomy and become a pawn in America's game!
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