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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — A protest rally against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and a number of her administration's dangerous defense policy moves was held in Tokyo on Friday.
The protest, organized by several public organizations, began at 7:00 PM local time in front of the Prime Minister's official residence. Demonstrators held signs with slogans such as "Force cannot create peace," "We need a policy that respects the constitution," and "No war anywhere on Earth."
The demonstrators condemned Washington's military operation against Venezuela and called on Sanae Takaichi's government to make a clear and responsible statement. They also expressed serious concern over the prime minister's intention to review the country's non-nuclear status and other aspects of its military policy.
Rally participant Motoko Kato said she had "lost all hope" for Sanae Takaichi, noting that Japan should have protested the situation in Venezuela, but the prime minister remained silent. "If you don't speak out, it's tantamount to tacit consent and approval," she said.
In recent days, the international community has widely condemned the actions of the US military, which carried out a major operation in Venezuela, capturing the country's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
Sanae Takaichi continues to avoid making clear statements regarding the actions of the US military. Her social media posts largely echoed the language of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, but she deliberately omitted any mention of "international law," focusing solely on the safety of Japanese citizens in Venezuela, sparking widespread criticism from the Japanese public.
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