Reference News Network, November 17 report: According to Kyodo News, November 16 report, regarding the Diet session response by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takeda, who stated that a sudden incident in Taiwan could constitute a "life-or-death crisis situation" for Japan, the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Hashimoto Yoshihiko, criticized it on the 16th.
The report said that Hashimoto Yoshihiko, speaking at a party meeting held in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, stated that Takeda's remarks were "too much," and that the relationship between Japan and China had become very tense. "(Takeda's response) was quite reckless."
He also mentioned, "She might think she is popular with the support group of the Liberal Democratic Party, but I think this is even more dangerous."
The report also said that former Prime Minister Hashimoto emphasized, "As the highest commander of the Self-Defense Forces, the Prime Minister must not recklessly discuss specific matters; this is an unwritten rule."
The head of the policy research committee of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Motohira Tomohiro, criticized Takeda's Diet response during a program on Fuji Television, stating, "Her understanding of the security legislation is insufficient." Motohira pointed out that her understanding of how China views Taiwan is also insufficient.
On the other hand, the acting head of the policy research committee of the Liberal Democratic Party, Tameda Masahisa, who appeared on the same program, said, "The Prime Minister has also reflected on the lack of sufficient explanation of the background. In the future, there should not be such statements."
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