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Russia's rejection of Japanese 'dog diplomacy' raises eyebrows
By Li Yan (People's Daily Online) 16:26, December 12, 2016
An offer by Japan to send an Akita dog to Russia has been turned down, according to Japanese House of Representatives member Koichi Hagiuda. The reason for the rejection was not disclosed. Analysts say Japan's plan for a Japan-Russia "honeymoon" may come to nothing.
Hagiuda wrote in a blog post on Dec. 9: "Unfortunately, we heard from our counterparts, and our hope to present a bridegroom was dashed." The dog was intended as a companion for a female Akita called Yume, which Japan gifted to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012.
Putin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a summit on Dec. 15 and 16. They are expected to discuss issues including the disputed Kuril Islands.
The incident underscored how different Russian diplomacy is from Japanese diplomacy. It also demonstrated that Japan needs to learn how to carry out foreign relations with its own characteristics if it wants a peace agreement with Russia, according to Japanese site The Liberty Web.
Japanese citizens have lodged strong dissatisfaction over the dog diplomacy failure, with some Internet users calling Abe a clown.
"What a shame! Our government wags its tail in the face of a tougher diplomatic rival," one net user wrote.
The incident has become a laughingstock in Russia. One Russian net user, "Smirnov," indicated that instead of restoring Russia-Japan relations, Abe's real intention was to lure Russia to compromise on the disputed Kuril Islands, which would be counter to Russia's national interests.
RIA Novosti, a Russian news agency, suggested that Putin send one of his dogs to Abe to teach him the definition of loyalty. Abe is said to be a loyal follower of the U.S., and followed the latter to impose sanctions on Russia. Using a dog to fix relations with Russia is ridiculous, another Russian net user commented.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2016/1212/c90000-9153836.html
(Feel sorry for the "Akita Dog" for the betrayal from it's master Abe
)
By Li Yan (People's Daily Online) 16:26, December 12, 2016
An offer by Japan to send an Akita dog to Russia has been turned down, according to Japanese House of Representatives member Koichi Hagiuda. The reason for the rejection was not disclosed. Analysts say Japan's plan for a Japan-Russia "honeymoon" may come to nothing.
Hagiuda wrote in a blog post on Dec. 9: "Unfortunately, we heard from our counterparts, and our hope to present a bridegroom was dashed." The dog was intended as a companion for a female Akita called Yume, which Japan gifted to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2012.
Putin will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a summit on Dec. 15 and 16. They are expected to discuss issues including the disputed Kuril Islands.
The incident underscored how different Russian diplomacy is from Japanese diplomacy. It also demonstrated that Japan needs to learn how to carry out foreign relations with its own characteristics if it wants a peace agreement with Russia, according to Japanese site The Liberty Web.
Japanese citizens have lodged strong dissatisfaction over the dog diplomacy failure, with some Internet users calling Abe a clown.
"What a shame! Our government wags its tail in the face of a tougher diplomatic rival," one net user wrote.
The incident has become a laughingstock in Russia. One Russian net user, "Smirnov," indicated that instead of restoring Russia-Japan relations, Abe's real intention was to lure Russia to compromise on the disputed Kuril Islands, which would be counter to Russia's national interests.
RIA Novosti, a Russian news agency, suggested that Putin send one of his dogs to Abe to teach him the definition of loyalty. Abe is said to be a loyal follower of the U.S., and followed the latter to impose sanctions on Russia. Using a dog to fix relations with Russia is ridiculous, another Russian net user commented.
http://en.people.cn/n3/2016/1212/c90000-9153836.html
(Feel sorry for the "Akita Dog" for the betrayal from it's master Abe
)
