Source: Global Network
[Global Network Reporter Lin Zeyu] "Thanks to climate warming, Hokkaido rice has become delicious." In response to the above-mentioned "confused" speech by former Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso , Japan The government responded on the 26th.
Kyodo News Agency news, in response to this statement, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi responded at a press conference on the 26th, saying, “It has been generally confirmed in Japan that rising temperatures lead to a decline in (rice) quality.” He emphasized the Japanese government's attitude towards global warming , saying, "In order to prevent and reduce the harm caused by climate change, we will continue to take countermeasures."
But for Aso "Thanks to climate warming, Hokkaido rice has become "It's delicious" was appropriate. Matsuno Hiroshi said he had "no comment."
Matsuno Hiroshi held a press conference on the 26th
The Japanese government's vague remarks caused dissatisfaction among some Japanese netizens. Some netizens sarcastically said, “(The Japanese government) should stop using the guise of ‘no comment’ to cover up the ‘refusal to reply’ behavior.”
Some netizens asked, "Isn't it strange that there is no comment on the speech of the vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party? (Aso)'s speech is completely affirming climate warming, which is contrary to the policy of the ruling party alliance of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito."
Taro Aso on the 25th When delivering a campaign speech for a member of the House of Representatives to the local people in Otaru City, Hokkaido, he declared, "It's getting hotter, and the climate is getting warmer. Literally, it's a negative impression, but thanks to climate warming, Hokkaido's rice will become delicious, right?" "
Taro Aso gave a speech in Otaru City, Hokkaido on the 25th.
This speech, which was suspected of affirming global climate warming , caused controversy in Japanese society, and a large number of Japanese netizens criticized his speech. Some people said, "He has no understanding of the crisis that climate warming will bring to the earth and mankind." Others asked, "How does he treat the people affected by disasters such as heavy rains and typhoons?" In addition, politicians from opposition parties such as the Cadet Democratic Party and the Japanese Communist Party also severely criticized his speech on Twitter and other online social media.
