Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office
Anadolu Agency

Japan to prioritize defense reinforcements: Foreign minister

US President Donald Trump to arrive in Japan on Monday for 3-day visit, says Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara - Anadolu Ajansı

Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

Japan's first female prime minister, PM Sanae Takaichi, plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy.
The New York Sun

Japan Elects Its First Female Prime Minister With Help From Far Right Party That’s Hawkish on Defense, Foreign Policy

History is made as a late political challenge by Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ fails to prosper against Sanai Takaichi. Mr. Kirk, based in Seoul and Washington, has been covering Asia for decades for newspapers and magazines and is the author of books on Korea, the Vietnam War and the Philippines.

Japan's A1 issuer ratings affirmed by Moody's; outlook remains stable

Moody's Ratings affirmed the government of Japan's long-term local- and foreign currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured ratings at A1, the ratings company said on Monday. The outlook remains stable.

President Trump in Asia for trip focused on trade, diplomacy

President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan, the second stop on his three-country Asia tour. He is set to meet with Emperor Naruhito in the evening, followed by a bilateral meeting tomorrow with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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