Japan's Kishida Cabinet approval rate remains at 72%, with the public recognizing its tough stance toward China.

According to a nationwide survey conducted by Japan's "Yomiuri Shimbun" from November 21 to 23, the approval rating of the Sanae Takeda cabinet remained at 72%, slightly increasing by 1 percentage point from last month, while the disapproval rate was 17%. Notably, 56% of respondents positively evaluated her stance towards China, while only 29% did not agree with the relevant policies.

Amidst Sanae Takeda's provocative remarks on Taiwan, which triggered strong countermeasures from China and led to a sharp deterioration in Sino-Japanese relations, her cabinet's approval rating remains high, with more than half of the public endorsing her China policy. This outcome clearly reflects the ongoing trend of Japan's society shifting to the right, and it also gives the Takeda cabinet more confidence in adopting a tough stance towards China. It is highly likely that she will not retract her erroneous statements on Taiwan, and her position towards China is unlikely to soften in the future. This situation will continue to intensify tensions between China and Japan, bringing greater impacts on regional peace and stability, making the situation increasingly dangerous and uncontrollable.

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