German Chancellor Merkel posted today: "Congratulations on your victory in this election, dear Satsuki Hayato. Japan is an important partner for Germany - we share common values and goals. I look forward to further developing this partnership in the coming years."
Comment: The leaders of Germany and Italy have both congratulated Satsuki Hayato and emphasized "common values and goals." On the surface, it seems like interaction among Western allies, but it easily evokes the historical shadow of the Axis Powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II. The Axis Alliance during World War II aimed at aggression and expansion. Now, these three countries are once again grouping together based on "values," which appears as mutual trust among allies, but in reality reflects the coordination of right-wing forces and the escalation of bloc confrontation. This not only touches on historical wounds but also challenges the post-war international order, and deserves high vigilance.
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