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Victorious Takaichi Promises 'Strong and Prosperous' Japan
Following a landslide win, Takaichi plans defense document revisions and economic measures including tax suspension on food and boosting growth in AI and energy sectors.
- In her first policy speech since reelection, Prime Minister Takaichi vowed to promote 'responsible and proactive' fiscal policies and encourage domestic investments.
- Takaichi promised to speed up discussions on suspending the consumption tax on food and beverages, aiming to submit related bills swiftly.
- Takaichi, a conservative with hawkish security views, said Japan faces 'the most severe and complex' security environment and plans to update key security documents.
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The Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in her first government statement after her election victory, strongly warned against China. Beijing would increase the pressure mainly militarily and economically. The head of government announced large-scale changes. Takaichi also announced a comprehensive realignment of the security strategy at her speech in parliament on Friday. "Japan is facing the most difficult and complex security environment s…
Is Japan Ready to Confront China?Takaichi Unveils Security Overhaul
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used her first post-election address to parliament to warn of growing pressure from China and to outline a sweeping overhaul of Japan’s defence posture and economic security policies. Strengthened by a landslide lower house victory that handed her coalition a two-thirds majority, Takaichi signalled an assertive strategic shift in response […] The post Is Japan Ready to Confront China?Takaichi Unveils Security …
Since the leader came to power, Tokyo has experienced renewed diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
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Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Friday to make Japan "strong and prosperous", while hitting out at China and pledging to keep "hitting the growth button" following her party landslide election win.
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