The "Abe Shinzo Retrospective" dictated by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was published by Chuo Koron Shinzo on the 8th.

(Taken from the official website of Central Gonglun News Agency)

[Special Commissioner Lin Cuiyi in Japan/Report from Tokyo on the 8th] The "Abe Shinzo Retrospective" dictated by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was published today by Japan's Chuo Koron Shinsha.

In the book, Abe recalled that when he met former President Lee Teng-hui for the first time in 1994, he was shocked. He said that Lee Teng-hui was undoubtedly a great representative of Asia.

Abe also revealed that after serving as Chief Cabinet Secretary and Prime Minister, he had spoken with Lee Teng-hui many times, and was taught by Lee Teng-hui on the issue of visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, "Have the Japanese lost the spirit of the past?"

"Retrospective of Shinzo Abe" was written by Goro Hashimoto, special editorial member of the Yomiuri Shimbun, and Hiroshi Oyama, vice chairman of the commentary, starting from October 2020, one month after Abe resigned as prime minister, and a total of 18 times in one year, a total of 36 The one-hour interview was completed, and it was originally scheduled to be published in early 2022. However, since Abe will regain control of the largest faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the "Abe faction" in November 2021, Abe believes that part of the retrospective is a bit sensitive and hopes to postpone the publication.

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Unexpectedly, Abe was assassinated and died in July 2022. With the consent of his wife, Abe Akie, it was finally published this year. This is regarded as the most important first-level retrospective after the war.

The subtitle of "Retrospective of Shinzo Abe" is "The Prime Minister's Unknown Loneliness, Determination, and Secret Warfare". The content begins with Abe's response to the century-old infectious disease Wuhan pneumonia. The prime minister's mental journey, the domestic and foreign policies promoted by the prime minister twice during his tenure, one chapter also touches on his impressions and anecdotes of interactions with leaders of various countries.

He mentioned that former U.S. President Trump, who was considered "warlike," was actually rather passive in taking military action by nature, but in order to avoid being seen through by North Korea, he and the U.S. government tried their best to cover up his nature.

And Chinese President Xi Jinping once said, "If I was born in the United States, I would not have joined the Communist Party. I would probably have joined the Democratic Party or the Republican Party." Abe said that Xi Jinping is a strong realist. To gain political power.

In this chapter dedicated to interacting with overseas leaders, Abe also specifically mentioned his interaction with Lee Teng-hui.

He said that when he visited Taiwan in 1994 as the deputy head of the Youth Bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, he first met Lee Teng-hui, then president, and was shocked when he met.

He was deeply moved by Lee Teng-hui's education and speeches and his view of protecting the country of 20 million people in Taiwan. He felt that Lee Teng-hui had a fascinating magnetism.

Abe said that he visited Taiwan again in 1996 as the director of the Youth Bureau. At that time, he was also scheduled to visit China. Lee Teng-hui asked Abe to explain to him that Taiwan's democratization is making steady progress when he visits China.

Abe said the mood turned a little sour after he traveled to China to deliver the message.

After Abe became Chief Cabinet Secretary and Prime Minister (the first term), he continued to talk to Lee Teng-hui. Although he did not discuss specific economic and security topics, Lee Teng-hui kept emphasizing to him that Taiwan must be protected and that Taiwan must not be turned into an orphan of the international community. Lee Teng-hui also emphasized the need to strengthen the relationship between Japan and Taiwan and Taiwan and the United States.

Abe also mentioned that in June 2007, Lee Teng-hui paid homage to the Yasukuni Shrine during his visit to Japan.

It was Lee Teng-hui's third visit to Japan after leaving office, and Abe was the Prime Minister at that time.

Abe said that during the previous two visits to Japan, the Japanese government asked Lee Teng-hui to keep a low profile in his words and deeds, but during his third visit to Japan, Abe hoped to respect Lee Teng-hui's wishes and did not ask for any restrictions.

Even after that, he will be in Germany for talks with Chinese leader Hu Jintao.

Abe also said that he once asked Lee Teng-hui for his views on the Yasukuni Shrine. Lee Teng-hui told him that his brother died in war as a Japanese and was enshrined in the Yasukuni Shrine. Yasukuni is the only place where he can meet his brother.

Abe said that after hearing what Lee Teng-hui said, it was impossible to ask him not to visit the shrine.

Not only that, Lee Teng-hui also taught him, "What the hell are the Japanese doing? Have they lost the spirit of the Japanese in the past? People who donated to the country were enshrined in the Yasukuni (shrine). As national leaders, they went to visit It's a matter of course."

Abe said he had no room for refutation.