The Communists hated Abe. They feared his desire to amend the Japanese gov’t restrictions on creating a military capable of an effective offense instead of remaining in their post-WWII stance of defensive capabilities only.
In addition, Abe was a staunch supporter of Taiwanese Independence and condemned loudly Communist Chinese expansion into Asia with their artificial islands and aggressive posture towards defenseless Asian nations like the Philippines.
It was this Communist aggression and expansion that was the catalyst for his wanting to shelve the post-WWII policies. He saw this need as a self preservation necessity.
NPR, CBS and China really have had nasty things to say about him.
Kind of wonder how much the three have in common? Maybe quite a lot.
I can’t recall anything like this when Bin Laden cashed his chips in. There was a small demo in front of the WH but not much else. Granted some here questioned whether we really got him but still.
They fear a strong China, as well they should.
The Chinese Covid creators (CCC)are likely behind the killing.
Much bad blood between China and Japan.
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Remember that the US is a maritime trading power bound to our allies by the seas - not an Asian landpower.
Shops Launch Sales and Promos Across China to Celebrate Abe Shinzo KillingSez more about them than it does about anything Abe Shinzo ever did.