Five days ago, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in Nara. After the initial popularity passed, Abe's funeral became the object of all parties' work and diplomatic games. The Taiwan authorities "ride the popularity" and took the opportunity to mourn all government departments and public schools to express condolences for their " low-stand-half-stand-" and advocated the so-called "Taiwan-Japan relations". South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol sent a mourning group to Japan. It seemed to be mourning, but in fact it was to promote the improvement of Japan-South Korea relations. In recent years, under the leadership of the United States, sports have been politicized and art has been politicized. Now Abe's funeral has also been politicized, which is very sad and emotional.
Abe's death, most governments also expressed condemnation and criticism of the murderer Yamaguchi Toru, expressed regret and condolences for Abe himself, and expressed condolences and sympathy for Abe's family. Some countries that are closely related to Japan, such as the United States, ordered the United States to lower the flag for three days to express their condolences. India conducted a one-day national mourning on the 9th, and Brazil was a three-day national mourning.
Taiwan is particularly active. While waiting for Abe's treatment, the DPP authorities spoke out to condemn the murderer. Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen himself called Abe "Taiwan's most determined close friend" and expressed "shocking" and "reluctance" at the news of his assassination. Afterwards, Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwan Premier Su Tsai Tsai-chang went to the "Japan Taiwan Exchange Association" to offer flowers and condolences, saying that they were "thanks to former Prime Minister Abe's contribution to supporting Taiwan and promoting Taiwan-Japan friendship."
Tsai Ing-wen specifically mentioned the video talks with Abe in March, saying that Abe's "kind smile and warm greetings" are still unforgettable. In the future, she will lead Taiwan in the future, along with Abe's expectations for "Taiwan-Japan relations", and work with Japan to make more fruitful bilateral cooperation. The Kuomintang is not willing to be outdone. Although it is polarized with Abe's propositions on major issues, including Diaoyutai sovereignty and its position on comfort women, the Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun still expressed his desire to follow up with the DPP, express his respect for the deceased, and his gratitude for Abe's long-term "support to Taiwan".
Tsai Ing-wen went to pay her condolences, and sent Taiwan's deputy leader Lai Ching-te to Tokyo as the so-called "presidential envoy". Taiwanese media hyped it up, saying that Lai Ching-te was the highest-level "special envoy to Japan" in 50 years after the "Taiwan-Japan severance" in 1972. Japan set Lai Ching-te's trip to "private itinerary", indirectly denying the Taiwan authorities' statement. The next day, mainland China issued a warning to the DPP authorities and Japan. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the DPP government used Abe's assassination to engage in political manipulation and small moves, and such small tricks would not be successful. Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council spokesperson Zhu Fenglian also said that the DPP authorities are futile in their pursuit of "independence" in the name of condolences. China also made solemn representations to Japan on this matter.
But it is obvious that the DPP authorities and Japan have not given up yet. This year, US lawmakers visited Taiwan several times, and the mainland will clearly show their position. Japanese lawmakers visited Taiwan in a confrontation with the wind. Abe's death marks the collapse of the pillar of the Japanese political arena. The Japanese side sent lawmakers to visit Taiwan in order to give the Taiwan authorities a "peace of mind". When Abe was in, Sino-Japanese relations were once advanced, but now he is gone. Current Prime Minister Kishida inherited Abe's will in the matter of constitutional amendment and quickly ran wildly on the right-leaning road. Recently, Kishida promised to inherit Abe's political legacy during his meeting with Biden and , and once again expressed his willingness to deepen the Japan-US alliance and strengthen cooperation. As the Taiwan Strait is about to rise, we must make plans early.
