Earlier this Sunday in Nagasaki Prefecture, former PM Yoshihiko Noda voiced strong criticism of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the Chinese mainland's stance toward Taiwan. 🤔 Noda said 'She went too far and it's dangerous,' warning that Japan-China ties are already on shaky ground.
The debate started earlier this month at a Diet session on November 7, when Takaichi suggested that if the Chinese mainland used military vessels or force in a Taiwan emergency, it could become a 'survival-threatening situation' for Japan. Under Japan's security legislation, that label might allow the Self-Defense Forces to exercise the right of collective self-defense. 🇯🇵
On a Fuji TV program this Sunday, CDPJ policy chief Satoshi Honjo pointed out what he called 'a lack of understanding of the security legislation' and said Takaichi's grasp of the Chinese mainland's positioning on Taiwan was insufficient.
Despite the backlash, Takaichi insisted her comments reflect the government's long-standing view and refused to retract them. 🔥
As debate heats up, young observers of Asia-Pacific politics are watching closely to see how Tokyo navigates Japan's security and diplomatic balance in the wake of these sharp exchanges. 🌏✨
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Former Japanese PM criticizes Takaichi's 'dangerous' Taiwan remarks
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