安倍將討好美國進行到底 訪問珍珠港打破歷史先例

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced last Monday that he will visit Pearl Harbor later this month to mourn the victims of the Japanese surprise attack 75 years ago.

日本首相安倍晉三上週一宣佈，他將於本月晚些時候訪問美國夏威夷的珍珠港，以悼念75年前日本突襲珍珠港的死難者。

Abe will be the first incumbent Japanese prime minister to visit Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, which was attacked by the Japanese military on Dec 7, 1941, killing more than 2,400 people and leading to Washington's entry into World War II.

安倍將是首位訪問珍珠港的日本在任首相。1941年12月7日，日本軍隊對珍珠港發動襲擊，造成逾2400人喪生，美國因此加入二戰。

"We must never repeat the tragedy of the war," he said. "I would like to send this commitment. At the same time, I would like to send a message of reconciliation between Japan and the U.S."

安倍表示：“我們絕對不能重複戰爭悲劇，我願意做出這個承諾。與此同時，我還想釋放出日本和美國之間已經和解的信號。”

The White House confirmed a meeting in Hawaii on Dec. 27, saying "the two leaders' visit will showcase the power of reconciliation that has turned former adversaries into the closest of allies, united by common interests and shared values."

白宮方面隨後證實了將於12月27日於夏威夷進行訪問的消息，並宣稱：“兩位領導人的此次會面將展示和解的力量，它能將以前的對手變成最親密的盟友，我們會因共同的利益和相同的價值觀團而結在一起。”

During his visit to Hawaii on Dec 26 and Dec 27, Abe will offer flowers at the memorial in Pearl Harbor and also hold talks with US President Barack Obama.

在本月26日至27日對夏威夷進行訪問期間，安倍將向珍珠港的紀念館獻花並與美國總統奧巴馬舉行會談。

Observers said Abe's decision to visit Pearl Harbor aims to consolidate the Japan-US alliance.

觀察人士稱，安倍決定訪問珍珠港旨在加強日美同盟。