Japan’s New PM Delivers Policy Address, Marks Shift from Earlier Hard line China Rhetoric
In a move that signals a recalibration of diplomacy, Japan’s newly instated Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first major policy address to the national legislature on October 24, 2025 — and observers note a clear softening of tone toward neighbouring China. While Takaichi emphasised that China remains a “serious concern” in terms of security,…