No one expected, He was once known in politics as an "extreme anti-China" politician., there will be such a face-changing drama after becoming prime minister.
On October 22, Japan's new Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held his first press conference since taking office.
The diplomatic leader, personally nominated by the High Market, opened the word "strategic mutual relations", and closed the word "dialogue cooperation".
You know, Minitsu Motegi wasn't just saying this casually. He made it clear that he would promote bilateral relations on the basis of "strategic and mutually beneficial relations" between China and Japan, and also stressed that differences should be handled through dialogue and cooperation should be vigorously promoted in areas where cooperation can be achieved.
Yes, this is the diplomatic tone that the two countries have been talking about for years.
But the problem is that when these words come out of the mouths of people in Takaichi Sanae's camp, the taste is completely different.
to know, In his past political career, the new prime minister has taken anti-China as his own sign.
Every time China is mentioned, she always looks like a tooth cutter and has to use all the tough measures.
What is even more surprising is that Takashi Saami's performance after taking office was completely different.
She used to be a frequent visitor to the Yasukuni Shrine, and she went there every year to "worship and worship", which caused China and South Korea to protest every time.
Now what? Since she became prime minister, she has avoided the Yasukuni Shrine as if she had suddenly lost her memory, and has never been to it once.
Speaking of why Gaoshi Zaomiao had such a change, the reasons are not complicated.
In Japan, it can now be said that it is a mess, and various problems accumulate like mountains.
The political black gold scandal has become a rage, and the people's trust in the government has plummeted; soaring prices have made ordinary people complain endlessly, and they have to think twice even when buying vegetables; the depreciation of the yen has made matters worse, and the prices of imported goods have soared, and the people's cost of living has risen sharply.
In the face of such internal problems, Takashi Saami knew very well that if he continued to adopt a tough line in diplomacy as before, it would only make Japan's situation more difficult.
After all, China is Japan's largest trading partner, and the two countries have close economic ties. Confronting China at this time is tantamount to cutting off one's own financial path.
Therefore, a pragmatic policy towards China became her inevitable choice.
However, the high-market early-term diplomatic schedule is not balanced. She has chosen to be pragmatic with China, but she has been positive with the United States.
Trump is scheduled to visit Japan at the end of October, which will be the first major summit since he took office as prime minister.
She had spent a lot of money on this meeting.
It is said, Goldman Sachs has ordered relevant departments to prepare a plan for purchasing U.S. goods, ready to come up with it as a “giveaway” at a meeting with Trump next week.
This list is not simple, Including various commodities such as pickup trucks, soybeans, and natural gas in the United States.
It seems that she wants to use real money to express her sincerity towards the United States.
What's worse is, Goldman Sachs is also facing a huge pressure – the $55 billion investment promised to the United States during the predecessor government of Sharp.
This amount of money is not a small amount, equivalent to more than one-tenth of Japan's GDP.
Trump's visit to Japan is said to be to "collect debts" and ask Japan to fulfill this investment commitment as soon as possible.
Speaking of the former prime minister, the former prime minister was still quite "hard".
In the face of the various demands of the United States, although he will also cooperate, but the attitude is relatively persistent.
Now that Takashi is on stage, the situation is completely different.
In order to consolidate the Japan-U.S. alliance, she is clearly prepared to make greater concessions.
This positive attitude towards the United States has also caused controversy in Japan.
Some people feel that this is too humble and detrimental to Japan's international image.
Especially when the economic situation is not so good, is it really worth it to put so much money out to "please" the United States?
From the time point of view, sanae takaichi's diplomatic combination boxing is really interesting.
Just taking office in October, the Foreign Minister on October 22 stated that he wants to improve relations with China, and at the end of the month will welcome Trump's visit.
This intensive diplomatic arrangement is obviously carefully designed.
In this way, she wants to send a signal to the international community: The new government’s foreign policy is both pragmatic and balanced.
Those words made by Mowgli in the press conference are actually very meaningful.
He emphasized in particular the need to promote cooperation in "cooperative fields", which leaves a lot of operational space for future China-Japan relations.
What is a “cooperative area”?
Does economic and trade cooperation count? Does scientific and technological exchange count? Does cultural exchange count? These can be explained flexibly.
These changes in high-market early days are, in the end, the product of real politics.
She followed a tough line at the time because she was able to get more political support, especially from conservative voters.
Now as prime minister, the pressures and considerations faced are completely different.
The domestic economic difficulties and the complex international situation require her to adopt a more pragmatic policy.
At present, the high-market early-foot diplomatic transformation is indeed fun.
It seems like something a savvy politician should do to withdraw his edge against China and give all his strength to the United States.
The problem is, Can this approach of completely turning to one side really bring long-term benefits to Japan? Spending so much money to "please" Trump, what substantial return can you get in the end?
These are questions worth considering.
Source of information:
· Official announcement from the press release room of the Prime Minister's residence on the change of foreign policy after Sanae Takaichi formed his cabinet
The full recording and official press release of the first press conference on October 22, 2025
·Internal documents of the Economic and Fiscal Policy Department of the Cabinet Office of Japan on trade and investment commitments with the United States
·Official White House release of President Trump's itinerary for Japan and list of topics for bilateral talks
· Announcement of the Presidential Election Committee of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on the adjustment of the policy program after Sanae Takaichi was elected
·Analytical report on trilateral trade relations between China, Japan and the United States released by the Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan