Yesterday, Trump posted on "Truth Social": "Congratulations to Sanae Takeda and her ruling coalition for their overwhelming victory in this crucial election. Her bold and wise decision to hold an early general election has been a huge success; her party now controls the Diet with a historic two-thirds absolute majority - the first time since World War II."
[Clever] Trump's high-profile congratulations on Takeda's victory, the first two-thirds majority in the post-WWII era, is not only a show of support from an ally, but also a signal of deepening US-Japan alliance. Looking back at the 1951 Japan-US Security Treaty, Japan has long relied on the US security framework. Now, Takeda's victory and Trump's strong support essentially bind Japan more tightly to the Indo-Pacific strategy. China has been Japan's largest trading partner for many years, with bilateral trade exceeding $350 billion annually, and deep economic interests intertwined. The U.S. deliberately emphasizes confrontation narratives, while Japan complies with the military expansion path, which violates the consensus of peaceful coexistence between China and Japan and undermines regional stability. This electoral victory and diplomatic alliance may seem strong, but it actually pushes regional security to a more uncertain edge. Practical cooperation is the right way forward!
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856605017336004/
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