- Prime Minister Takaichi plans to strengthen Japan-US cooperation in security, economy, and foreign affairs during a summit with President Trump this spring.
- Japan has protested China’s new, targeted export controls, deeming them unacceptable and a deviation from international norms.
- Takaichi intends to bolster Japan's supply chains and will consider including members from the Japan Innovation Party in her cabinet.

A: Hey Hana! Did you see the news about Prime Minister Takaichi?

B: No, Kenji! What's up?

A: She's going to meet President Trump soon! This spring, I think.

B: Wow, really? What will they talk about?

A: Everything, it seems! Foreign stuff, the economy, and security. She wants to make the Japan-US relationship even stronger.

B: Sounds important. Anything else?

A: Yeah, she’s a little upset about China right now. They're putting extra rules on what Japan can export.

B: Seriously? That doesn’t sound fair.

A: No, she says it’s unusual and not right. Japan complained to China already!

B: Good! She also wants Japan to get supplies from more places, not just one country. Makes sense, right?

A: Exactly! Less risky. And apparently, she's thinking about who to include in her government team.

B: Oh? From the Japan Innovation Party?

A: Yep. She wants everyone to work together, share the jobs.



B: Busy times for the Prime Minister!