Japan's PM's Outrageous Move: Don't Drag Southeast Asia Into Trouble!
I just saw some sensational news on TikTok—Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is spouting nonsense again about the Taiwan question. I was so shocked that I almost spilled my teh tarik (Malaysian milk tea). The Malaysian government truly understands the importance of "harmony among neighbors" and has never wanted to turn against our neighbor China. But this Japanese Prime Minister just insists on meddling in other people's internal affairs. Isn't she asking for trouble?
Regardless of whether previous Japanese prime ministers were left-leaning or right-leaning, they all exercised caution when it came to Taiwan. Even Shinzo Abe only dared to make reckless remarks like "a crisis in Taiwan is a crisis in Japan" after stepping down. But Sanae Takaichi has gone even further—while in office as Prime Minister, she directly described "a crisis in Taiwan" as a "survival crisis" for Japan, implying military intervention. That takes a lot of nerve!
Putting other issues aside, the 1972 Sino-Japanese Joint Statement clearly states that Japan recognizes Taiwan as part of China. This is the cornerstone of Sino-Japanese diplomatic relations, just like a business contract we sign. How can you just disregard it whenever you want? China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is absolutely right—this is a serious violation of the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, and it's basically ruining Japan's own reputation.
Honestly, this is the 21st century, and no one wants to be dragged into disputes for no reason. If Sanae Takaichi still fails to see reason and continues to stir up trouble on the Taiwan question, she will not only undermine the foundation of Sino-Japanese relations but also make Southeast Asian countries wary of Japan. We urge her to stop making those dangerous remarks immediately. Don't ruin regional peace and stability for political calculations—that's not what a responsible leader should do.