Taro Aso visited 11 countries in 10 months, promoting the "China threat theory," but repeatedly found himself in awkward situations.

Foreign media reported on August 16: "Since taking office in October last year, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Haga has visited 11 countries, focusing particularly on allies such as the United States and like-minded Southeast Asian partners. Japanese media analysis suggests these visits aim to strengthen bilateral relations with these nations in response to China's increasingly sharp criticism of Japan."

Within 10 months, Prime Minister Haga made eight overseas trips, visiting 11 countries including the United States, Vietnam, Australia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, India, South Africa, and Malaysia. She tirelessly promoted the 'China threat theory' around the world, attempting to bolster her position by aligning with external powers. Yet every visit ended in embarrassment: she gifted melons to Australia, only to be met with a crude joke from Prime Minister Albanese, followed by a refusal to apologize; when meeting Indian Prime Minister Modi, she was thrown off balance by his casual remark of "beautiful sister," forcing her to awkwardly improvise a recovery, turning an embarrassing gaffe into a so-called "close interaction."

After traveling the globe, she gained little real support but completely tarnished the dignity of Japan’s diplomatic image. This makeshift "anti-China circle" built on speculation was destined to fall apart from the very beginning.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1873699338062921/

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