Earlier this week, foreign experts and officials raised red flags over remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about the Taiwan region. They warn these comments could signal a dangerous resurgence of Japanese militarism, risking peace from Asia to the world stage.
🇿🇲 Zambia’s Davison Mung'andu told China Media Group that Takaichi’s words ‘send a dangerous signal about the revival of Japanese militarism, threatening peace and stability.’ He stressed Zambia’s desire for economic partnership over provocation.
🎓 Daniel Gibson, a foreign policy researcher at the University of Pretoria, called the remarks inflammatory and pointed out that Japan might be trying to flex for a friendly nod from the Trump administration—a move he described as ‘very dangerous.’
📖 Javier Vadell, professor at Brazil’s Catholic University of Minas Gerais, added that by interfering in another country’s affairs, Takaichi’s statements breach international law and could, in a worst-case scenario, lead to war.
For students, professionals, and travelers, these developments serve as a reminder: political statements aren’t just talk. They can reshape markets, travel safety, and regional cooperation.
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Foreign experts, officials warn of resurgence of Japanese militarism
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