Former Japanese PM tells China, ’emergency in Taiwan is an emergency for Japan’
An armed invasion of Taiwan would be a serious danger to Japan, he added.
“The state of emergency in Taiwan is a Japanese emergency, and therefore an emergency for the Japan-US alliance. The people of Beijing, especially President Xi Jinping, never have. misunderstood when realizing this,” Abe said.
By law, the United States must provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself, although it remains unclear whether it will send forces to aid Taiwan in its war with China.
Abe, who resigned as prime minister last year, is the head of the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and remains influential within the party.
Regarding the evolving Sino-Japanese relationship, Abe said Japan should promote ties with China while firmly telling its giant neighbor what needs to be said, like incumbent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
“Japan, Taiwan and all people who believe in democracy should constantly urge President Xi Jinping and other Chinese Communist Party leaders not to take the wrong path,” Abe said.
Abe added that Japan and Taiwan must work together to defend freedom and democracy, addressing an audience that included Cheng Wen-tsan, the mayor of the northern Taiwan city of Taoyuan, believed to be the candidate. possible presidential candidates in the future.
“A stronger Taiwan, a prosperous Taiwan, and a Taiwan that guarantees freedom and human rights are also in Japan’s interest. Of course, this is also in the interest of the whole world,” Abe said.
