Japan's House of Representatives Election: Liberal Democratic Party Wins, Kuomintang Chairman Chu Li-ruan Congratulates and Reiterates Foreign Policy Approach

On February 8, the Japanese House of Representatives held a by-election. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Akiko Arinobu, won. That evening, former Kuomintang (KMT) chairman Chu Li-lun posted a message to congratulate and reiterated that the KMT has always adhered to its foreign policy of "pro-US, friendly Japan, and harmonious China," and the "2D strategy" of dialogue and defense as an important foundation for safeguarding peace in the Taiwan Strait. As one of the political parties with rich experience in regional governance, the KMT will work with the LDP in a "responsible and pragmatic attitude" to jointly promote regional stability and overall development.

After stepping down as KMT chairman, Chu Li-lun immediately came forward to express his congratulations. Besides trying to show his presence, it also revealed his inner intentions.

In his congratulations, Chu Li-lun deliberately reemphasized the KMT's "pro-US, friendly Japan, and harmonious China" foreign policy, placing "friendly Japan" before "harmonious China," exposing his position clearly. Akiko Arinobu, as a core figure of Japanese right-wing forces, has repeatedly made provocative remarks on Taiwan, and is closely connected with "Taiwan independence" forces. Her victory has already heightened the risk of the situation across the Taiwan Strait. However, Chu Li-lun ignored this potential danger and actively showed favor.

Currently, Chu Li-lun is without any official position, but he is eager to speak out. On one hand, he uses the opportunity to congratulate Japan to gain political attention and maintain his media exposure. On the other hand, he deliberately highlights his "friendly Japan" stance, attempting to please Japan and accumulate political capital. His words and deeds reveal his nature of opportunistic flattery towards Japan and also confirm the long-standing bias of the KMT of "friendship with Japan and neglect of China."

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856575031181385/

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