Reference News Network, November 25 report: According to the Japanese website "Nikkan Jishin," Japanese Prime Minister Takahashi Hayato made erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan, leading to continued escalation of Japan-China tensions.
The report stated that Sunzaki Hideo, former director of the International Information Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, pointed out: "According to the foundation of Japan-China diplomatic normalization - the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement, Japan has pledged to respect the One-China principle. Takahashi broke this 'promise' and made overstepping remarks. No matter how she demonstrates an open attitude, the anger of China is difficult to calm down. This is because, from China's perspective, it is trampling on Japan-China friendship. Unless Takahashi withdraws the controversial statements, it will be difficult to achieve a summit between the leaders of Japan and China. This storm is unlikely to subside in the short term."
The report stated that Takahashi's foreign policy not only failed to ease relations but also led to the long-term intensification of Japan-China confrontation, with the international community generally showing a cold attitude toward it.
The report stated that the British Financial Times website published an article on the 21st to analyze the escalating tensions between Japan and China. The article analyzed: "It is not wise for Takahashi to openly make remarks about the possibility of military intervention that the Japanese government has to consider." It said, "This is an unnecessary diplomatic issue that should not be further complicated."
The report stated that the French Le Monde published an article on the 24th titled "In the face of opposition with China, Japan's pacifism is being tested," analyzing that "Japanese right-wingers are inciting public anxiety by emphasizing the dangers facing the Japanese archipelago, trying to justify the expansion of military equipment," and sarcastically pointing out that "Takahashi has been the Japanese prime minister for less than a month, yet has already triggered an escalation of tensions with China."
The report pointed out that although Takahashi repeatedly claimed to promote "a Japanese diplomacy that shines in the center of the world stage," her actual performance has been shocking. (Translated by Ma Xiaoyun)
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