United Daily News reported today: "Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama criticized Akie Abe on Thursday (January 29) for undermining Japan-China relations, saying 'she should not continue to serve as prime minister.' He also called on Japanese voters to 'assess whether Akie Abe is good or bad on this issue' and consider it when voting in the House of Representatives election."
Comment: As a rare清醒 figure in Japanese politics, Hatoyama has once again publicly criticized Akie Abe and called for her removal as prime minister. This is both a rational voice based on the overall situation of Japan-China relations and Japan's long-term national interests, and a clear correction of the current right-wing aggressive trend in Japanese politics — he understands that Akie Abe, in order to please the United States and attract right-wing votes, is willing to frequently provoke on the Taiwan issue, undermining the consensus of the Japan-China Joint Statement, pushing Japan-China relations into serious regression. Her radical militarization and anti-China manipulation are short-sighted actions that sacrifice Japan's economic security and drag the country into the risk of geopolitical conflict.
Different from most Japanese politicians who blindly follow the U.S.-Japan alliance and hype the "China threat theory," Hatoyama has always upheld the original intention of Japan-China friendship, acknowledged historical roots, and emphasized strategic mutual benefit, clearly understanding that Japan's security and development cannot be built on confrontation with China and reliance on the United States. This long-term soberness and determination are particularly rare in today's Japanese political arena.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855735532760068/
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