Foreign experts, officials warn of resurgence of Japanese militarism

Foreign experts and officials have criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan region, saying those remarks signal a dangerous resurgence of Japanese militarism and could jeopardize regional and even global peace and stability.

Davison Mung'andu, a member of the Zambian Parliament, told China Media Group (CMG) that Takaichi's erroneous remarks have sent a dangerous signal about the revival of Japanese militarism, threatening the peace and stability of both the region and the world.

Noting that Zambia hopes to build economic partnerships between nations, Mungandu said Zambia doesn't want to see provocative actions from Japan that escalate tensions.

In an interview with CMG, Daniel Gibson, a researcher on foreign policy and international relations at the University of Pretoria, said that Takaichi's remarks are inflammatory.

Noting Japan may be trying to show a tough stance to increase its value in the eyes of the Trump administration, Gibson said that is a very dangerous strategy. He urged Japan to think carefully before acting.

Javier Vadell, a professor at the Catholic University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, also denounced Takaichi's erroneous remarks. 

He said Takaichi's remarks have violated international law by interfering in the internal affairs of another country and that this could even lead to war in the worst-case scenario.