Japan's Takaichi Commits to Stable China Relations
Acknowledging China's "importance as a neighboring country," Takaichi told lawmakers that her government "will continue to communicate with China and respond calmly and appropriately from the perspective of our national interests," according to an official statement.
The 64-year-old leader, whose Liberal Democratic Party secured a landslide victory in the snap elections held on Feb. 8, used the nearly 49-minute address to lay out an ambitious agenda spanning foreign policy, defense, and economic reform.
On the Russia-Ukraine war, Takaichi called for an early resolution and pledged that Tokyo "will support" Kyiv alongside "like-minded countries." She characterized Japan's relationship with Moscow as being in a "difficult situation," while affirming that Tokyo's pursuit of a territorial resolution and a formal peace treaty "remains unchanged."
'Proactive Fiscal Policy'
Known for her hawkish economic stance, Takaichi renewed her vow to pursue "responsible and proactive" fiscal policies designed to reignite growth. The Takaichi Cabinet "will put an end to the long-standing trend of excessive austerity and insufficient investment in the future," she declared, adding that her government would accelerate discussions on "burden-reducing measures," including potential cuts to the consumption tax on food and beverage products.
On national security, Takaichi announced plans to revise Japan's three core security documents this year, citing rapidly shifting dynamics across multiple domains. She also called for broader public debate on amending Japan's war-renouncing constitution.
Underscoring the centrality of the US-Japan alliance to her foreign policy vision, Takaichi stated: "If possible, I will visit the United States as early as next month. I will further strengthen the relationship of trust with President Donald Trump and further strengthen Japan-US relations in all areas, including security, economy, and culture."
The US-Japan alliance, she stressed, "is the cornerstone of Japan's foreign and security policy."
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