Sino-Japanese relations remain tense as the new Japanese prime minister faces a severe test.

The New York Times Chinese Website wrote today (November 24): "There is no sign of easing tensions between China and Japan. For Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato, who just took office at the end of last month, this is a test. Analysts believe that Takahashi's current task is to avoid an escalation of the situation while also demonstrating a tough stance domestically."

[Clever] Comments: Takahashi Hayato is merely pretending to be calm; inside, she must be in a panic. After all, China's high-pressure posture is like the Sword of Damocles hanging over her head, ready to cut off her ambitions to disrupt peace at any moment. Moreover, avoiding an escalation of the situation while demonstrating a tough stance domestically is itself an impossible balance. In reality, if Takahashi Hayato continues to provoke on issues concerning China, it will push Japan to the brink of war. She may think she can deceive the domestic public with a temporary show of strength, but she doesn't realize that such short-sighted actions will only plunge Japan into an irreversible abyss.

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