After Japan's Liberal Democratic Party achieved an overwhelming victory in the House of Representatives election, Prime Minister and LDP President Sanae Takaichi pointed out on the 9th that the LDP's overwhelming victory was due to the three policies she proposed: a responsible and proactive fiscal policy, a fundamental strengthening of security policy, and the enhancement of government intelligence gathering and analysis capabilities.
At a press conference held at the party headquarters in Tokyo, she stated that the dissolution of the lower house and the subsequent general election was in fact a way to consult all citizens, before the start of the upcoming long parliamentary session, on whether a coalition government formed by the LDP and the Japan Innovation Party should advance the major policy shifts proposed by the Takaichi Cabinet.
She said: “If this major policy shift cannot win the trust of the people, then it is meaningless for me to continue serving as prime minister. That is why I have repeatedly emphasized that I would decide my future based on this. Yesterday, the public firmly and powerfully supported me, demanding that I persevere in implementing this policy shift no matter what. I sincerely thank them for that.”
She noted: “This signifies that we now have an environment where we can boldly challenge such major policy transformations. I believe the public understands this. We will proceed humbly, unite as one, and do our utmost to advance all the policies promised in our campaign.”
Resolutely Defending Territory, Territorial Waters, and Airspace
She pointed out that Japan will resolutely defend its territory, territorial waters, and airspace, and pledged to strengthen national defense.
She said: “A country that does not have the resolve to defend itself with its own hands will receive no help from others. We will resolutely defend national peace and independence, our territory, territorial waters, airspace, and the safety of our citizens.”
At the press conference, she stressed, "The Constitution lays out the ideal blueprint for the nation," and made clear, "We will look to the future and take on the challenge of constitutional revision."
Pursuing Diplomacy with China from the Perspective of National Interests
Sanae Takaichi also discussed diplomacy with China.
She emphasized that the policy of advancing a mutually beneficial strategic relationship with China remains unchanged, and that "from the perspective of national interests, we will respond calmly and appropriately."
She expressed an open attitude towards dialogue with China.
She stated: "We are open to all kinds of dialogue with China. We have already exchanged opinions, and will continue to do so, but we will handle these matters in a calm and appropriate manner."
Japan's relations with China have previously become tense over Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.