
Recently, Japan's political scene has been quite lively. Emperor Naruhito unexpectedly invited Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for lunch, which is not a common occurrence. Meanwhile, from the United States, there are reports warning Japan that, with China's growing military power, Japan should be cautious as it may be the first to be targeted. Domestically, Japan's economic data has just been released, showing a 0.6% contraction in GDP for the third quarter, translating to a 2.3% annual decline. The people's lives are becoming more difficult, and while Takaichi’s approval ratings were high when she took office, they have started to dip. These events, when combined, suggest that Japan needs to carefully consider its next steps.
展开剩余67%References: 1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs response to Japan leaders visiting Yasukuni Shrine: Japan should not make matters worse. Tencent News, December 26, 2025. 2. Japanese media reports: Trump warned Takaichi not to announces pay raises for all Self-Defense Forces, Direct News, December 23, 2025. 4. Takaichi is accused of accepting illegal political donations from businesses; seven senior officials appointed by her are involved in the Liberal Democratic Party December 4, 2025. 5. Takaichi says she is still willing to engage in various forms of dialogue with China; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Japan to show sincerity. New Yellow River, November 24, 2025. 6. Thousands of Japanese people hold protests, calling for Takaichi to retract her erroneous remarks. Yangtze Cloud News, November 29, 2025.
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