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Japan's new PM delivers first policy address, showing 'shift from earlier hardline rhetoric against China'
By
Xu Keyue
Published: Oct 24, 2025 10:01 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her first policy speech since taking office during the plenary session of the House of Representatives at the National Diet in Tokyo, on October 24, 2025. Photo: VCG
On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy address, which contained remarks on China that aligned closely with information disclosed by Japanese media the previous day.
According to the full text of Takaichi's address released by Nikkei Shimbun, Takaichi stated that China is an important neighbor for Japan, and it is necessary to build a constructive and stable relationship with China.
"Through candid and repeated dialogues between the Japanese and Chinese leaders, we will comprehensively promote a mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests," Takaichi remarked.
However, at the same time, she claimed that the military activities and other developments by China, North Korea, and Russia are "serious causes for concern." She also claimed there are "security concerns" exist between China and Japan, including in the area of economic security.
By
Xu Keyue
Published: Oct 24, 2025 10:01 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her first policy speech since taking office during the plenary session of the House of Representatives at the National Diet in Tokyo, on October 24, 2025. Photo: VCG
On Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy address, which contained remarks on China that aligned closely with information disclosed by Japanese media the previous day.
According to the full text of Takaichi's address released by Nikkei Shimbun, Takaichi stated that China is an important neighbor for Japan, and it is necessary to build a constructive and stable relationship with China.
"Through candid and repeated dialogues between the Japanese and Chinese leaders, we will comprehensively promote a mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests," Takaichi remarked.
However, at the same time, she claimed that the military activities and other developments by China, North Korea, and Russia are "serious causes for concern." She also claimed there are "security concerns" exist between China and Japan, including in the area of economic security.
