Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato, who has just taken office, has openly acted recklessly, claiming that if there is a military blockade in the Taiwan Strait accompanied by the use of force, it would likely constitute a matter of national survival crisis for Japan.

In one sentence, she directly incorporates the situation in the Taiwan Strait into the highest level of Japan's national security alert. The term "matter of national survival crisis" is written into Japan's Security Legislation, meaning an act of violence can be justified through collective self-defense rights.

Even though some Japanese politicians have previously manipulated the so-called "Taiwan Strait incident," none have gone as far as Takahashi Hayato, who directly called for sending troops.

In response, China immediately raised a strong protest, clearly stating that her remarks brutally interfere with China's internal affairs and seriously violate the One-China Principle.

At the same time, opposition parties, media, and even within the ruling coalition, quickly expressed doubts.

Takahashi Hayato

Takahashi Hayato has always been politically aggressive and diplomatically ignorant. She sees herself as Japan's "Iron Lady of the New Era," but in reality, she is merely copying and catering to the U.S. line.

She attempts to create an illusion that being tough on China demonstrates leadership, but she forgets what kind of diplomatic environment Japan is in.

The Taiwan Strait has never posed a survival crisis for Japan. What truly threatens Japan is the confrontation it has actively created.

Takahashi Hayato's remarks not only disrupted the recent easing of Sino-Japanese relations, but also made Japan look ridiculous and despicable in the international community.

Takahashi Hayato's careless words remind people of some female politicians in Europe. This political performance reveals her emptiness and superficiality, leaving only a rash impulse to support the U.S. and oppose China.

Takahashi Hayato

The consequences soon followed. On November 10, facing continuous questioning in the Diet, Takahashi Hayato had to backtrack, saying that "it was just a hypothetical answer for the worst-case scenario," and emphasized that the government would make a comprehensive judgment when the situation arises, trying to downplay her previous remarks.

Then, she added, that she will avoid making similar statements in the future.

A member of the Constitutional Democratic Party, an opposition party, immediately questioned that the Prime Minister's every word represents the country's position, and she cannot use assumptions to cover up her blunder.

Even her former ally, the Komeito Party, expressed dissatisfaction, believing that her statement increased regional tensions and harmed Japan's interests.

Meanwhile, in the Japanese media, several outlets issued criticism.

Under such pressure from multiple sides, Takahashi Hayato quickly backed down, adding that it does not mean the Japanese government's consistent position has changed.

At the same time, she insisted that she does not intend to withdraw her comments, but will avoid making similar statements about specific cases in the future.

This is a typical case of mouth hard, heart timid, reflecting the typical political cowardice in the Japanese political arena.

Japanese flag and Chinese flag

It can be seen from this that Takahashi Hayato did not speak out of ignorance, but rather did not expect the consequences to be so severe. This exposes certain forces in the Japanese political arena still indulging in a confrontation mindset, clinging to the fantasy of containing China.

China's territorial integrity is never to be challenged. The Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair, and no external forces should intervene. Any political opportunists who try to use the pretext of the Taiwan Strait incident to interfere with China's unification process will eventually pay the price for their recklessness.

Some Japanese politicians repeatedly provoke and cross the line on the Taiwan issue, which not only harms regional peace but also their own security.

China's bottom line is not a topic for repeated testing, but a national will that must be taken seriously. Anyone, any country, who touches the red line of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity will face firm countermeasures and heavy costs. If Japan really wants to maintain peace, it should reflect on its role in history and reality, instead of once again heading towards a path of military adventurism.

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