🔥 Japanese netizens are on fire this week after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked controversy with remarks about the Taiwan region. Against the backdrop of diplomatic tensions between the Chinese mainland and Japan, her comments triggered a massive online backlash. 📱
Netizens flooded her social media page, demanding a retraction of her Taiwan region statements and even calling for her to step down. Beyond this fallout, critics are taking aim at her broader record—questioning her approach to foreign affairs, the economy, and social welfare policies.
Sound familiar? Across South and Southeast Asia, young digital communities have shown time and again that they can drive real change—be it for climate action or social justice. This Japanese chapter is another reminder of the power of social media to hold leaders accountable. 🙌
This wave of online activism highlights a global shift: tech-savvy youth refusing to stay silent when their voices matter most. 🌏
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