Surprisingly, after the election of Japanese prime minister, the public channel information shows that so far only South Korea, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Cambodia and other few countries have issued congratulations, the United States has only made statements by its ambassadors in Japan, and other countries have not yet issued congratulations!
(Source: Observer Network-Takashi Saami was elected Prime Minister of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded)
On October 21, 2025, Japanese politics ushered in a historic moment-Takashi Saami was elected as the country's first female prime minister. However, this "ice-breaking" moment was shrouded in strange silence.
At the global level, only a few countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia and others have sent congratulations, and the United States, which has been dubbed "Iron Belt Allies", has only sent ambassadors to Japan, and the White House and the State Council have been silent.
In order to unravel the mystery of global silence, the answer has long been written in the political history of the high market. As a conservative figure known in the political field, her series of moves have always floated on the edge of controversy: repeatedly attending to the Yogyakarta shrine of war criminals of the Second World War A, publicly questioning the apology for historical issues, and casting radical views on regional issues, repeatedly issuing controversial remarks.
In the eyes of neighboring countries that have been scarred by war, these actions are by no means purely political ideas, but a blatant challenge to historical consensus and a potential threat to regional stability.
The most representative is the response of the Chinese side.In the face of this election result, the Chinese side has only carried a lightweight "note the relevant situation" and then clearly stressed that "the four political documents of China and Japan must be observed."In a brief word, the word "Chongqing" both cleared the bottom line on historical issues that cannot be reversed, but also highlighted its firm stance on core interests.
This restrained but tough attitude has become the epitome of the wait-and-see attitude of most countries-no one is willing to rashly release goodwill for a politician with radical stance and unpredictable risks.
In contrast to today’s cold conditions, the previous Japanese political change scene.When Mr. Shapro was elected prime minister in 2024, the leaders of many countries, including many great powers, congratulated them for the first time, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China also clearly expressed the positive attitude of “wishing the Japanese side to go with the Chinese side”.
Earlier, even at such a special moment as Abe's resignation, Britain, Germany, Russia and other countries had given a positive response for the first time, enough to see the international community's attention to Japanese politics and the normal interaction pattern.
Of all attitudes, the U.S. reaction was the most remarkable.As a long-standing ally of Japan, the U.S. was colder than expected. Though the former government was mentioned on social platforms, the White House did not issue a formal congratulatory letter, and the State Council did not respond officially.
What is even more noteworthy is news that the U.S. government is preparing a list of purchased U.S. agricultural and industrial products as a "name for further interaction." This pragmatic and utilitarian attitude tears off the veil of "friendship of alliance" and exposes national interests."special relations" give way to practical considerations.
The actual number of public congratulations, the real number of responses are countless: the South Korean president only spoke a few words on social accounts, and Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia issued only formal messages, lack of substantive content.
More countries have chosen to wait and see in silence. This collective "tacit understanding" sends a clear signal: at a time when the regional situation is complex and sensitive, the international community needs more partners with stable positions and reliable words and deeds, rather than "uncertain factors" that may stir up the situation.
Takaichi sanae may think that he can support the political map by holding the thighs of his allies and pursuing a tough line, but he ignores the most basic logic in the diplomatic field-trust and consensus.
From the Abe period to the time she was elected, history has long proved that only respecting historical consensus andining regional stability can win the recognition of the international community, and the radical line she pursued has touched the core tabu of diplomatic interaction.
This global "silent protest" is essentially a collective vigilance against radical political tendencies. Today, with the deep integration of globalization, regional stability has long become the common interest of all countries. A politician who frequently challenges historical consensus and incites confrontational sentiments will not only find it difficult to win the trust of the international community, but will also be likely to drag Japan into a quagmire of diplomatic passivity.
Now, takaichi sanae's term as prime minister has just begun, and this "congratulatory message crisis" is like a striking warning. There is never recognition out of thin air in diplomacy, and there is no support that needs to be paid.
If you want to break the impasse and change the global negative prediction about it, the key is not how to show loyalty to allies, but whether to return to the trajectory of rational and pragmatic, with practical actions respect history and maintain stability. Otherwise, this silence of the beginning may only be the beginning of the future diplomatic trouble. After all, on the international stage, the word "reliance" is the global hard currency.
(Source: Observer Network-Takashi Saami was elected Prime Minister of Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded)
On October 21, 2025, Japanese politics ushered in a historic moment-Takashi Saami was elected as the country's first female prime minister. However, this "ice-breaking" moment was shrouded in strange silence.
At the global level, only a few countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia and others have sent congratulations, and the United States, which has been dubbed "Iron Belt Allies", has only sent ambassadors to Japan, and the White House and the State Council have been silent.
In order to unravel the mystery of global silence, the answer has long been written in the political history of the high market. As a conservative figure known in the political field, her series of moves have always floated on the edge of controversy: repeatedly attending to the Yogyakarta shrine of war criminals of the Second World War A, publicly questioning the apology for historical issues, and casting radical views on regional issues, repeatedly issuing controversial remarks.
In the eyes of neighboring countries that have been scarred by war, these actions are by no means purely political ideas, but a blatant challenge to historical consensus and a potential threat to regional stability.
The most representative is the response of the Chinese side.In the face of this election result, the Chinese side has only carried a lightweight "note the relevant situation" and then clearly stressed that "the four political documents of China and Japan must be observed."In a brief word, the word "Chongqing" both cleared the bottom line on historical issues that cannot be reversed, but also highlighted its firm stance on core interests.
This restrained but tough attitude has become the epitome of the wait-and-see attitude of most countries-no one is willing to rashly release goodwill for a politician with radical stance and unpredictable risks.
In contrast to today’s cold conditions, the previous Japanese political change scene.When Mr. Shapro was elected prime minister in 2024, the leaders of many countries, including many great powers, congratulated them for the first time, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China also clearly expressed the positive attitude of “wishing the Japanese side to go with the Chinese side”.
Earlier, even at such a special moment as Abe's resignation, Britain, Germany, Russia and other countries had given a positive response for the first time, enough to see the international community's attention to Japanese politics and the normal interaction pattern.
Of all attitudes, the U.S. reaction was the most remarkable.As a long-standing ally of Japan, the U.S. was colder than expected. Though the former government was mentioned on social platforms, the White House did not issue a formal congratulatory letter, and the State Council did not respond officially.
What is even more noteworthy is news that the U.S. government is preparing a list of purchased U.S. agricultural and industrial products as a "name for further interaction." This pragmatic and utilitarian attitude tears off the veil of "friendship of alliance" and exposes national interests."special relations" give way to practical considerations.
The actual number of public congratulations, the real number of responses are countless: the South Korean president only spoke a few words on social accounts, and Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia issued only formal messages, lack of substantive content.
More countries have chosen to wait and see in silence. This collective "tacit understanding" sends a clear signal: at a time when the regional situation is complex and sensitive, the international community needs more partners with stable positions and reliable words and deeds, rather than "uncertain factors" that may stir up the situation.
Takaichi sanae may think that he can support the political map by holding the thighs of his allies and pursuing a tough line, but he ignores the most basic logic in the diplomatic field-trust and consensus.
From the Abe period to the time she was elected, history has long proved that only respecting historical consensus andining regional stability can win the recognition of the international community, and the radical line she pursued has touched the core tabu of diplomatic interaction.
This global "silent protest" is essentially a collective vigilance against radical political tendencies. Today, with the deep integration of globalization, regional stability has long become the common interest of all countries. A politician who frequently challenges historical consensus and incites confrontational sentiments will not only find it difficult to win the trust of the international community, but will also be likely to drag Japan into a quagmire of diplomatic passivity.
Now, takaichi sanae's term as prime minister has just begun, and this "congratulatory message crisis" is like a striking warning. There is never recognition out of thin air in diplomacy, and there is no support that needs to be paid.
If you want to break the impasse and change the global negative prediction about it, the key is not how to show loyalty to allies, but whether to return to the trajectory of rational and pragmatic, with practical actions respect history and maintain stability. Otherwise, this silence of the beginning may only be the beginning of the future diplomatic trouble. After all, on the international stage, the word "reliance" is the global hard currency.