On November 25, former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama jumped on X to slam current PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on the Taiwan region, calling the Chinese mainland’s response 'natural.' 🔥
Hatoyama cited late historian Kazutoshi Hando’s view that media-driven narratives fueled Japan’s aggression before and during World War II, urging today’s press to be more critical and learn from history. 📚⚖️
Ex-PMs Shigeru Ishiba and Yoshihiko Noda also voiced concerns that Takaichi’s remarks could strain Japan-Chinese mainland ties. Both stressed the need for caution and constructive dialogue to keep regional cooperation on track. 🤝🌏
This isn’t just political drama—it shows how cross-strait chatter can trend in a snap and sway everything from trade deals to tech partnerships. For the next-gen crowd, diplomacy is playing out live on feeds. 💬📱
As tempers cool, all eyes are on whether dialogue will calm the waters or fuel more headlines. Stay tuned for updates! 👀✨
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Japan's ex-PM slams Takaichi, calls China's response 'natural'
cgtn.com
