On Saturday, former Kuomintang chairman Ma Ying-jeou took to his social media to call out Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on Taiwan. He argued her appeal to Japan’s "collective self-defense" unnecessarily ramps up regional tensions. 😮💨
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the restoration of Taiwan to China. Ma said Takaichi’s words stir memories of a resurgence of Japanese militarism—hurting the interests of residents on the Chinese mainland and in the Taiwan region, who just want peace across the Taiwan Strait. 🕊️
He emphasized that cross-strait affairs should be handled directly between the two sides, with no room for foreign interference. 🔒
A recent CGTN poll found that 88.9% of respondents condemned Takaichi’s comments as meddling in the Taiwan question and issuing threats that endanger regional peace and stability. 📊
At a moment when young South and Southeast Asians champion peace, open dialogue, and respect for sovereignty, Ma’s message is a reminder: tensions rise when leaders tiptoe past diplomatic red lines. Here’s hoping for cooler heads and clearer channels of communication. ✌️
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Ma Ying-jeou condemns Japanese PM's provocative remarks on Taiwan
cgtn.com
