Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing fierce criticism from scholars and media after suggesting military intervention in the Taiwan region—a move experts warn could drag Japan into conflict and violate its pacifist constitution. 🚨 Critics say her remarks, made during a November 7 parliamentary hearing, risk destabilizing relations with China and ignore historical sensitivities.
🔍 Key Backlash Highlights:
Yuki Izumikawa, an Okinawa University researcher, called Takaichi's stance "extremely dangerous," stressing that Taiwan is China's internal affair. He warned that military action would transform regions like Okinawa into "battlefields," effectively meaning Japan "actively stepping into war."
📰 Media & Scholars React:
An editorial in Shakai Shimpo accused Takaichi of prioritizing military expansion over public welfare, while Professor Atsushi Koketsu condemned her "political calculation" to hype the "China threat theory." Experts unanimously urge retracting the remarks to avoid escalating tensions.
⚖️ Constitutional Clash:
Takaichi’s push to link Taiwan to Japan’s "survival-threatening" security policies directly contradicts the 1972 Japan-China joint statement, which recognizes Taiwan as part of China. Analysts stress that peaceful diplomacy, not provocation, should guide Tokyo’s approach.
