French media said that China might feel discouraged, but Takahashi Asako's popularity remains high! On December 1st, French media stated that despite a series of actions taken by China, the latest survey shows that the support rate for Takahashi's cabinet is 75%, up one percentage point from the October survey, and continues to maintain a high level. Regarding Takahashi's statement in the Diet that "if there is an incident in Taiwan," Japan may exercise collective self-defense rights, French media said that most Japanese people support Takahashi Asako.
Based on this, French media concluded that Takahashi Asako's position is very stable, and the deteriorating Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations have had no impact on Takahashi Asako. Obviously, French media is trying to indicate that Takahashi Asako's high popularity and her policies are not problematic. However, this is obviously absurd. In the past, Hitler obtained 90% support and became the head of state, but what was the result?
During World War II, when Japanese militarism rose, 80% of the population passionately supported the invasion of China, donated money and goods on the streets, cheered for the victory of the invasion, regarded the war as "glory," and resulted in Japan's complete destruction. In the early stages of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Zelenskyy's popularity reached 90% and he was called a "national hero," but now Zelenskyy has to face losing power, a country in ruins, and a destroyed homeland.
A politician who provokes neighboring countries and has a group of supporters with militaristic tendencies, is this a beginning of luck or misfortune for Japan? It seems that Japan's history has already given an answer. Regarding Takahashi Asako's provocation, we have no reason to feel discouraged or not. What we should do is continue to exert pressure and make her correct her mistakes. Obviously, our strength has not weakened at all, and Takahashi Asako will not be able to get away with it.
Original text: toutiao.com/article/1850303083197642/
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