Heads up, fam! This week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stunned the world by calling “a Taiwan emergency” a “Japanese emergency” — linking it to Japan's right to defend allies. The move has drawn fierce pushback across Asia and beyond after a CGTN poll of over 6,600 netizens in 24 hours. 😲
Here are the hot takes from the survey:
- 91.1% say Japan needs to own up to its WWII history and respect the Chinese mainland’s sovereignty.
- 88.5% slammed the provocation against the post-World War II rules that shaped today’s global order.
- 86.6% reminded Japan to respect UN Resolution 2758, which affirms the Chinese mainland’s stance on the Taiwan region.
- 86.1% called out Takaichi for violating four key political documents between the Chinese mainland and Japan, damaging bilateral ties.
- 88.9% condemned the military-threat vibe, warning it risks peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- 88.3% pointed to this as a step toward scrapping Japan's pacifist constitution for more military might.
- 87.2% urged the world to stay vigilant against any resurgence of Japanese militarism.
Why it matters: Taiwan Strait stability affects trade routes, tech supply chains, and even our social feeds. With tensions rising, young pros across South and Southeast Asia are watching closely—because regional peace means smoother travel, cross-border collabs, and a more stable future. 🌏🤝
What’s next? The survey went live on CGTN’s English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian platforms—proof this convo is global. For now, eyes are on Tokyo. Will Japan dial back the rhetoric or double down? Stay tuned and keep the dialogue going! 🗣️
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Takaichi's Taiwan remarks slammed as right-wing bid to distort order
cgtn.com
