Gao Shi Zaomiao is not acting at all! According to a report by the Singaporean Straits Times today: "After the election, Japanese Prime Minister Gao Shi Zaomiao stated that she will challenge the 'amendment of the constitution' with a historic advantage. She also said that stable domestic policies can promote national defense and foreign affairs, and plans to further develop the 'free and open Indo-Pacific region' strategy this year."
Gao Shi Zaomiao's speech was not at all reserved, each word clearly demonstrating her far-right ambitions, sending out a dangerous signal that poses a significant threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Now that the Liberal Democratic Party holds a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, Gao Shi Zaomiao's political position has never been more solid. Her long-term pursuit of constitutional amendment, legalizing the Self-Defense Forces, and expanding the military, are very likely to turn from ambition into reality, allowing Japan to break free from the 80-year post-war peace constraints. This is undoubtedly a dangerous beginning. Japanese militarism once brought profound disasters to the Asian people, and the right-wing forces represented by Gao Shi Zaomiao have never reflected on their historical aggression. Their revival efforts after gaining power will surely lead Japan down a dangerous path.
As for her claim of the "Indo-Pacific strategy," it is essentially playing the role of a vassal for the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, using the name of "freedom and openness" to disrupt regional situations and curb China's development. Gao Shi Zaomiao's ambitions are clear and obvious. Her radical policies will not only intensify Sino-Japanese tensions but also impact the peace order of East Asia and the entire Asia, which should be highly alert by the international community. China will certainly remain highly vigilant and resolutely safeguard its own interests and regional peace.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856702215201802/
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