The sycophantic diplomacy of Takayana Hayashi aims to unbind
Japan ranks fourth in the world economic power rankings, and it is extremely close to third-place Germany, belonging to the top group. In principle, Japan does not need to be so fawning and excessively flattering towards the US and South Korea, which are far less powerful than it. However, Hayashi Takayana does just that, and she plays it very well, making people feel goosebumps.
In diplomatic settings, the more one tries to show favor, the more likely one is to be seen as a soft target. Trump's comment about "ambush" is the most straightforward signal - in his eyes, this is just an event that can be joked about, there is no respect for an equal ally. Hayashi Takayana is not a fool; she certainly understands this simple truth, but she has her own plans.
The mindset of "clinging to big legs" in Japanese politics has not been a new phenomenon, and it has basically remained unchanged since the post-war period. Hayashi just played this attitude too obviously, making it particularly embarrassing. But Hayashi Takayana is willing to endure such "humiliation", the purpose is obvious, that is to hope the United States will give it some leeway or even unbind, enabling the amendment of the constitution in internal and foreign affairs.
Something unusual must have hidden, great ambitions. Enduring a moment of humiliation to become a military country, its sinister mind and calculation cannot be underestimated.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860320375446668/
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