Question to ChatGPT: Recently, former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said, “The smaller the dog, the louder it barks.” Is that true? 問ChatGPT: 最近前日本首相鳩山由紀夫說 “越小的狗越會叫” 是真的嗎?

是用來描述日本首相高市早苗支持台獨言論嗎？

是的，這句話確實出自 鳩山由紀夫（前日本首相）近期針對 高市早苗（日本自民黨總裁、新任首相）的一則發言中。

以下是更詳細的情況整理：

✅ 他說了什麼

– 鳩山由紀夫在 2025 年10 月6 日於他的 X（前 Twitter）帳號中發文提及：「『弱い犬ほどよく吠える（弱小的狗越會叫）』と言うが、高市氏には強くなっていただき、軍事ではなく対話と協調によって…」
– 他在該文中對高市早苗的擔任自民黨總裁（並預期當選首相）表示祝賀，但亦提出憂慮：日美同盟可能更強化、軍事預算或將急增。
– 他以「弱い犬ほどよく吠えると言うが」這句謂語，引出自己對高市所代表「強硬安全／軍事路線」的批評，並呼籲改以對話與協調、教育與社會保障為優先。

❓是不是用來針對「支持台獨」言論？

報導指出，鳩山是在高市當選自民黨總裁後，綜合其政策路線（尤其是軍事、安全與日美同盟強化）發表批評.

Was he referring to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pro–Taiwan independence remarks?

Answer:
Yes, this remark was indeed made by Yukio Hatoyama (former Prime Minister of Japan) in a recent comment directed at Sanae Takaichi, the new Prime Minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Here’s a detailed summary:

✅ What he said
– On October 6, 2025, Hatoyama posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account:
“As the saying goes, ‘The weaker the dog, the louder it barks.’ I hope Ms. Takaichi will become stronger—not through military means, but through dialogue and cooperation…”
– In that post, he congratulated Takaichi on becoming LDP president (and presumptive prime minister), but also expressed concern that the Japan–U.S. alliance might be further strengthened and that defense spending could increase sharply.
– By using the phrase “the weaker the dog, the louder it barks,” Hatoyama was criticizing the hardline security and military stance represented by Takaichi, urging instead that Japan prioritize dialogue, cooperation, education, and social welfare.

Was it aimed at her “pro–Taiwan independence” remarks?
According to reports, Hatoyama’s comment was made after Takaichi became LDP president and was a general criticism of her policy direction—especially her emphasis on military buildup, national security, and strengthening the U.S.–Japan alliance.