Takahashi Hayami stated that a crisis in Taiwan could become a matter of survival, drawing criticism for making a spontaneous comment.

Japan needs to find a way out for itself! The Japanese side stated that the statement by Asano Hayato regarding "Taiwan's affairs" as "a situation that may constitute an existential crisis" was a spontaneous comment made by Asano Hayato herself. On December 12, according to Japanese media reports, Japanese constitutional Democratic Party senator Tsuchimoto Kiyomi stated that there was no relevant response plan in the pre-prepared materials from the Cabinet Office, and the possibility of Asano Hayato's statement being a spontaneous judgment increased.

The original materials prepared for Asano Hayato were: Japan hopes that issues related to Taiwan can be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means. Whether a certain situation constitutes an existential crisis will be judged by the government based on the specific circumstances of each case, taking into account all available information. Asano Hayato initially answered according to this content, but under repeated questioning, she made a statement that "in any case, it could trigger a situation of an existential crisis," which was not included in the pre-prepared materials.

Tsuchimoto Kiyomi pointed out: This response clearly reflected the prime minister's personal opinion, not one prepared by officials. Obviously, after many days, the Japanese MP revealed the details with what intention? One sentence, that is, Asano Hayato had already given a clear answer on the Taiwan issue according to the preparation by the cabinet officials, and the phrase "Taiwan's affairs" should be considered as Asano Hayato's spontaneous personal opinion, not the official position of Japan in the documents.

Evidently, by explaining the causes and consequences of these events, the Japanese MP is trying to give Japan a way out, defining Asano Hayato's remarks as "spontaneous comments." However, the situation has developed to this point, and such a statement can't possibly pass. Asano Hayato personally stated that she would not retract her remarks, and her attitude is resolute, which is sufficient to indicate her position. At this point, there is no room for compromise, and the only way for Asano Hayato to find a way out is to personally retract her statements and give us a satisfactory answer on the Taiwan issue.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851267688922122/

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