In Diplomatic Debut, Takaichi Chooses Continuity at ASEAN Summit

Japan’s Prime Minister ‘Impressed and Inspired’ by Trump’s Historic Peace Deals

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, Japan.

FOCUS: Japan's new PM Takaichi makes mark at ASEAN amid China concerns

The way Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, engaged with ASEAN leaders during her busy weekend trip to Malaysia may have left a positive impression, as China is believed to be closely watching the diplomacy of the country's first female leader, known for her hawkish views.

New Japan PM Takaichi makes overseas debut with in-person ASEAN talks

New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday held a series of in-person summit talks, making her overseas debut as leader by attending ASEAN-related meetings amid mounting concerns over China's maritime assertiveness in the region. The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed to bolster security cooperation to help maintain…

Takaichi Makes Diplomacy Debut at ASEAN Summit with Return to Abe’s Indo-Pacific Policy

KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed the importance of promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) with Southeast Asian countries Sunday, in her diplomatic debut as prime minister at Association of Southeast Asian Nations-related summit meetings in Malaysia.

Japan’s new prime minister raises issue of South China Sea during talks at ASEAN summit

Sanae Takaichi is on her inaugural overseas trip to Malaysia after becoming Japan’s 1st female prime minister - Anadolu Ajansı

In diplomatic debut, Takaichi chooses continuity at ASEAN summit

New Prime Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi put fears of a more hawkish approach to China on the backburner as she promised boosted ties with Southeast Asia.