“高市早苗的言行是亵渎历史正义”

Core Viewpoint - The remarks and actions of Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Sanae regarding Taiwan have drawn widespread criticism from various sectors in Japan and the international community, being labeled as a serious violation of international law and a threat to post-war international order [1][4]. Domestic Reactions - Approximately 1,700 local citizens protested outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding Kishi Sanae retract her statements regarding Taiwan and stop inciting war [1]. - Former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama criticized Kishi's comments, stating they have severely damaged Japan's national interests and called for her to correct her mistakes [1]. - The leader of the Social Democratic Party, Mizuho Fukushima, labeled Kishi's statements as unconstitutional and illegal, exceeding the government's previous positions [1]. - Former Foreign Affairs Councilor Kunihiko Tanaka remarked that Kishi's comments are detrimental to diplomacy, offering no benefits and only harm [1]. International Criticism - The President of the Japan-China Friendship Association, Hisashi Inoue, condemned Kishi's remarks as a gross interference in China's internal affairs, violating Japan's commitment to the One China principle established in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Statement [2]. - The head of the Japan-China Friendship Association expressed concerns that Kishi's statements would severely damage Japan-China relations and called for effective measures to improve the situation [2]. - Various international figures, including from Russia and South Korea, have criticized Kishi's comments as a revival of militarism and a challenge to historical justice [4][5]. Defense Policy Changes - Since taking office, Kishi Sanae's government has significantly increased defense spending and is moving towards revising Japan's security strategy, including discussions on modifying the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" [2][3]. - The former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed his commitment to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" as a national policy, indicating a continuity of past government positions [3]. - Concerns have been raised by various political figures and organizations regarding the potential modification of these principles, which are seen as crucial to Japan's post-war identity [3].