A senior Japanese opposition figure has ignited a political firestorm by condemning Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent comments about the Taiwan region, calling them a reckless threat to Asia's fragile peace. 🔥 The Social Democratic Party's Hiroji Yamashiro accused Takaichi of violating Japan's postwar pacifist principles, warning: "She's inviting war over something that should never happen."
Yamashiro emphasized Japan's longstanding recognition of the one-China principle, referencing the 1972 diplomatic agreement where Japan acknowledged Taiwan as part of China. "For Takaichi to ignore this history is outrageous," he told China Media Group, comparing the PM's rhetoric to pre-WWII militarism. 🕊️➡️💣
The criticism comes amid growing tensions after Takaichi suggested potential military involvement in the Taiwan Strait—a move Yamashiro called "pure aggression" that could trigger catastrophic consequences. He also slammed Japan's education system for whitewashing wartime atrocities, asking: "Do we have no shame about our past?"
With young activists across Asia increasingly vocal about historical accountability, this clash highlights Japan's delicate balancing act between security concerns and its peace-first constitution. 📜✌️ Will Tokyo walk back its stance, or double down? The world is watching.
