Japan-US relations
Survey Reveals Majority in Quad Nations View Trump Presidency as Detrimental to Their Countries
Dec 04, 2025 01:57 am CST
A recent poll by the United States Studies Centre reveals that most citizens in Australia, Japan, and India perceive President Trump's second term as harmful to their countries, with declining confidence in US alliances. Despite concerns about American politics and influence in Asia, support for maintaining diplomatic relationships persists alongside continued negative perceptions of China across all Quad nations.
Strategic Diplomacy: How Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Strengthened US Alliance During Trump's Visit
Oct 28, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi employed sophisticated diplomatic strategies during US President Donald Trump's first visit, securing critical minerals agreements, accelerating defense commitments, and leveraging personal connections through the Shinzo Abe legacy. The visit showcased Tokyo's commitment to strengthening the US-Japan alliance through carefully orchestrated diplomatic gestures, strategic agreements, and symbolic exchanges designed to appeal to American priorities.
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Prepares Economic Package for Trump Meeting: Strategic Trade and Defense Agenda
Oct 22, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing a strategic economic package including American pickup trucks, soybeans, and LNG for her upcoming meeting with President Donald Trump. This diplomatic initiative follows a $550 billion investment agreement while Japan navigates defense spending pressures and aims to strengthen the cornerstone US-Japan alliance during Trump's first post-election visit to Tokyo.
Historic Milestone: Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan's First Female Prime Minister Amid Political Challenges
Oct 21, 2025 01:02 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's first woman prime minister, forming a minority government after an unexpected coalition with the Japan Innovation Party. A China hawk and social conservative, Takaichi faces significant challenges including an upcoming Trump visit, economic stagnation, and declining LDP support. Despite her conservative views on traditional family structures, she promises a cabinet with "Nordic" levels of women representation in a country ranked 118th in global gender equality.
Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female PM Faces Coalition Crisis and Economic Challenges
Oct 07, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces significant challenges including potential loss of the LDP's longtime coalition partner Komeito, economic pressures, and complex diplomatic relations with the U.S. under Trump. As a staunch conservative, her political stance on historical issues and immigration threatens to reshape Japan's political landscape while she seeks to address inflation and maintain the crucial Japan-U.S. alliance.