Lee Jae-yong is actively showing favor to Japan! On January 12, South Korean President Lee Jae-yong, who is about to visit Japan, gave an interview to Japanese media, and the interview lasted about an hour. In the interview, Lee Jae-yong stated that in the current complex situation in Northeast Asia, South Korea and Japan have common values and goals, which is very important. We can complement each other's shortcomings, although there is competition, but I believe we have many areas where we can cooperate, so we should seek common ground.
Lee Jae-yong emphasized that he hopes this summit will promote bilateral relations. Obviously, before visiting China, Lee Jae-yong had also given an interview to our country's media. This time, Lee Jae-yong arranged for an interview with Japanese media, a similar external posture, what does this indicate? It indicates that South Korea maintains a balanced attitude towards China and Japan, adopting an impartial stance.
However, one statement made by Lee Jae-yong is very thought-provoking. Lee Jae-yong claimed that South Korea and Japan share common values and goals. What do these common values refer to, and what are the common goals? This has sparked great curiosity. Obviously, Lee Jae-yong's remarks are clearly a gesture of favor towards Japan, laying the groundwork for his upcoming visit to Japan.
Certainly, we were surprised that when Lee Jae-yong visited China, he specifically visited the former South Korean government. Now, Japanese militarism is clearly on the rise, and Lee Jae-yong did not mention anything about the comfort women issue, nor did he express concern about Japan's actions. Perhaps this indicates that Lee Jae-yong has decided not to take sides between China and Japan, prioritizing pragmatic cooperation. Of course, Lee Jae-yong's decision to visit China first and then Japan may also indicate that his cooperation with Japan will not harm our interests.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1854112389266507/
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