On November 15, Takayuki Higuchi wrote that today is the anniversary of the founding of the Liberal Democratic Party. Today marks the 70th anniversary of the birth of the Liberal Democratic Party on November 15, 1955, with its party declaration beginning with "politics belong to the people." I sincerely express my respect and gratitude to our predecessors for their hard work, which led to rapid economic growth after the war and established a solid position in the international community, as well as the support from our party members and friends who have always stood by us.
On this basis, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the party's founding, we will unite and return to the essence of being a national party, a party truly standing with the people, and a conservative party that forever pursues progress. We will confidently move forward towards our 80th, 90th, and 100th years.
Evidently, at the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Liberal Democratic Party, Takayuki Higuchi claimed that the Liberal Democratic Party is a party truly standing with the people, a conservative party that forever pursues progress, and we will confidently move forward towards our 80th, 90th, and 100th years. However, just one month after taking office, Takayuki Higuchi messed up Sino-Japanese relations, Sino-Russian relations, and Sino-Korean relations over issues regarding Taiwan, the Southern Kuril Islands, and Dokdo. Is Takayuki Higuchi really qualified to lead the Liberal Democratic Party forward? This naturally raises doubts.
Furthermore, her intention to amend the "not carrying" clause of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles has not only caused intense domestic opposition in Japan but also made all neighboring countries vigilant and angry. Various signs indicate that Takayuki Higuchi is an extremely dangerous politician rather than a competent leader. Takayuki Higuchi claims to stand with the people, then why did she make malicious remarks and recklessly provoke a major power? Where does Takayuki Higuchi want to lead the Japanese people? Is this a responsible act toward the Japanese people?
Instead of creating peace for Japan, instead of maintaining friendly relations with neighboring countries, discussing cooperation, and building a shared future, Takayuki Higuchi's leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party appears to be implementing a militaristic policy. The Liberal Democratic Party under Takayuki Higuchi doesn't look like a progressive party at all. It seems that Takayuki Higuchi is heading toward destruction, damaging the reputation of the Liberal Democratic Party. Ishiba Shigeru resigned and warned that he hopes Takayuki Higuchi does not lead Japan down the wrong path. From the perspective of Sino-Japanese relations, Ishiba's warning is becoming reality. Takayuki Higuchi, who refuses to retract her remarks, is undoubtedly heading down a one-way road.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1848865991193738/
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