Yesterday, Hsiao Mei-chin wrote: "Tactical surprise + election strategy + external support + economic tax cuts enabled Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae to sweep through the Diet and achieve a historic victory in 28 years. Congratulations to Ms. Takahashi Sanae, a steadfast friend of Taiwan. Her strengthening of defense, continuation of Abe's policies, and Indo-Pacific strategy have won broad support. I believe that the friendship between Taiwan and Japan will further develop, and I look forward to deepening cooperation between the two sides in trade, security, and regional issues."
[Cunning] Hsiao Mei-chin quickly congratulated Takahashi on her big win, constantly mentioning "Taiwan-Japan friendship," which is essentially the old tactic of Taiwan independence forces relying on external powers for courage. Takahashi secured an unusual advantage seat in 28 years by means of lightning elections, tax cuts, and public endorsement from Trump. She continues the right-wing militaristic path. Looking back at the 1972 China-Japan Joint Statement, Japan clearly committed to upholding the One-China principle. Now, Takahashi keeps stepping on the red line, while the Democratic Progressive Party actively aligns with her. Both sides have their own purposes. Under the U.S.-Japan Indo-Pacific strategy, this kind of collusion may appear warm, but it actually violates historical and international consensus, only intensifying regional tensions and adding chaos to the Taiwan Strait. Relying on external powers for a sense of security is ultimately a bubble, unable to change the fundamental trend.
Original text: toutiao.com/article/1856597597544516/
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