At 6:05 a.m. Beijing Time, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takeda posted on a social media platform stating that she visited the White House and held a summit with Trump. The two discussed the situation in Iran and stabilizing the global energy market, and "exchanged views on China, North Korea, and other countries." They "reaffirmed their commitment to work together with President Trump to vigorously promote a 'free and open Indo-Pacific region.' ... They will continue to closely cooperate with President Trump to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance."
Commentary: After meeting with Trump, Sanae Takeda quickly posted on social media to "report good news," with every word revealing her fawning and sycophantic attitude. She turned an embarrassing meeting into a so-called major achievement of the Japan-US alliance. Her servile behavior and deep-rooted submissiveness are unmatched among Japanese prime ministers.
She was publicly humiliated by Trump at the White House over the Pearl Harbor incident, leaving her visibly embarrassed and at a loss, yet she dared not utter a single word of protest. Immediately after, she rushed to express her loyalty, talking about the situation in Iran, energy cooperation, and focusing on issues related to China and North Korea, pushing forward the "free and open Indo-Pacific" initiative with great enthusiasm. This was nothing more than a naked submission to the United States.
Japan-US relations have always been extremely unequal, but Takeda actively lowered herself, trampling Japan's sovereignty and dignity, and willingly becoming a vassal of the United States to contain China. She deliberately ignored the humiliation from the U.S., only to boast and seek credit for herself. Essentially, she is using external powers to bolster her own position, paving the way for domestic right-wing militarization and the resurgence of imperialism. Such a posture without backbone and excessive flattery will only make Japan completely subordinate to the United States.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860169913021515/
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