Japanese PM Kishida appoints pro-China ally as foreign minister

[beijingwalker]

Japanese PM Kishida appoints pro-China ally as foreign minister
Nov. 10 2021

Fumio Kishida has appointed a pro-China heavyweight to the post of foreign minister as the Japanese prime minister aims to strengthen the country’s national and economic security following his election victory last month.

The selection of Yoshimasa Hayashi, a former defence and education minister, reflects Kishida’s push to strengthen ties with the US while taking on a more assertive role in regional security to address the growing threat from China, say analysts.

The Harvard-educated, English-speaking 60-year-old is seen as a potential future prime minister and heads an association of parliamentarians that promotes relations with China. But experts believe he will adopt a nuanced strategy towards Beijing and Taiwan without disrupting ties with the Biden administration.

“He does have a friendlier stance towards China but he has a precise understanding of the Biden administration’s China strategy and it’s unlikely he will pursue a policy that will create tensions with the US,” said Atsuo Ito, a former staffer for the ruling Liberal Democratic party and now a political analyst.

Ito said the appointment was an indication that Kishida was more confident about his political standing, giving him the freedom to appoint allies into important positions. Hayashi is part of the prime minister’s own political faction, an organised group of parliamentarians who band together and trade their backing for commitments on policy and ministerial jobs.

When Kishida formed his first cabinet in early October after succeeding Yoshihide Suga as LDP leader and prime minister, he rewarded the factions that had supported him during the party leadership race. That resulted in important posts for allies of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister, including the appointment of Akira Amari, the architect of Japan’s new economic security policy, as the party’s secretary-general.

After Amari became the first person in his position to lose his seat in the Diet’s lower house, Kishida replaced him with Toshimitsu Motegi, who was serving as foreign minister.

In Wednesday’s cabinet reshuffle, Kishida also named Gen Nakatani, former defence minister, as a special adviser on human rights.

“It was Prime Minister Kishida’s own decision to make these appointments,” Ito said.

Kishida faces challenges to sustain that momentum ahead of the upper house election next summer.

After maintaining a comfortable majority in the lower house, Kishida intends to focus on compiling a big stimulus package that will include cash handouts to reboot the pandemic-hit economy.

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[Maula Jatt]

Interesting

 

[beijingwalker]

Japan’s new foreign minister says important to build constructive ties with China
By Syndicated ContentNov 10, 2021 | 8:34 PM

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s new foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Thursday it was important to build constructive and stable ties with China, while asking for responsible behaviour from its giant neighbour.

Hayashi also said at his inaugural news conference that he had decided to step down as head of the Japan-China Parliamentarians’ Friendship League to avoid “unnecessary misunderstanding”.

There are doubts among conservative lawmakers in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party if he, as the head of the league, can take a firm stance against China, local media have said.

Japan’s new foreign minister says important to build constructive ties with China

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said on Thursday it was important to build constructive and stable ties with China,...

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[tower9]

There are no Pro China figures in the Japanese government. But I think this move signifies the limits that the Japanese would take as far as antagonizing China. They know that the US is not reliable as an ally and China will forever be a neighbor, and is growing more powerful exponentially. So this is a practical move.

 

[Apollon]

There are no Pro China figures in the Japanese government. But I think this move signifies the limits that the Japanese would take as far as antagonizing China. They know that the US is not reliable as an ally and China will forever be a neighbor, and is growing more powerful exponentially. So this is a practical move.

Where do you see China grow more powerful? In Europe its influence is cut back, Australia seeks distance as well.

 

[Maula Jatt]

Where do you see China grow more powerful? In Europe its influence is cut back, Australia seeks distance as well.

bring wealth in Asia itself so you wont be dependent on others?...

 

[beijingwalker]

Where do you see China grow more powerful?

Everyone can see it, even the White House and the Pentagon. Are you bline or something?

 

[tower9]

Where do you see China grow more powerful? In Europe its influence is cut back, Australia seeks distance as well.

First of all, you have a very ignorant and myopic view of China and are completely ignorant of China's ground realities, capabilities and society.

You think just because the Zog media whines and bitches about China day in and day out and makes some Euro neolib fools like you shit in your pants and pass a few policies that limit Chinese investment, that this spells doom for China?

China's immense and growing power lies in its innovative capabilities, the mobilization of its society and the development of its industries and society. This has been growing exponentially in the last few years precisely because of the overt hostility from the West. In fact, I can confidently tell you that the more hostile that the West becomes, the quicker China will establish itself as a superpower. From developing domestic technological supply chains, expediting the development of its military prowess where in many areas it has overtaken the US especially in hypersonic missiles and naval dominance in the Asian region, pushing forward in critical technologies like quantum computers, 6G and AI to establishing the Digital Yuan which will ensure that China cannot be held hostage by USD related sanctions, China is carving out a powerful sphere of influence that will allow it to challenge the West in ways it could not before.

 

[Leishangthem]

There are no Pro China figures in the Japanese government. But I think this move signifies the limits that the Japanese would take as far as antagonizing China. They know that the US is not reliable as an ally and China will forever be a neighbor, and is growing more powerful exponentially. So this is a practical move.

Japan aligning with US is their own decision based on their geopolitical reality.
Many chinese hold the notion that Japan does whatever Washington says,but that's not true at all. Chinese under their state sponsored anti japan lens have become autistic to their own discorrect behaviour toward Japan,same as North Korea. China wants harmony with Japan but on the other hand they also want Japan to capitulate before the issues decided by the party for internal political gain. No state would agree to that.
China should stop the bs about history,31 official apologies has been made ,Japan is the nation that's been pivotal in the development of China,it provided the technology for base nation-building industries,and funded 60% of developmental loans/ODA for china.US funded like 12 % in comparison.

Japanese aren't attacking /Killing/maiming/Chinese in their land ,US and their allies are doing just that to Chinese.
Japan isn't preventing development of China or growth of Chinese firms ,nor they kidnapped Chinese CEO or funds 300 million USD to slander china in every corner of the world or topple gov that are seen as pro china,US is doing that.
All the troubles, like Taiwan issue and the bad image that China has to deal with, are all thanks to the US.If the politicians still seek political points by diverting public's attention to Japan,they are just doing China a disservice, Japan isn't China's enemy right now,the West is,but y'all are making an enemy out of japan as of right now .

The politicians would be just fooling civilians and wasting resources by attacking Japan over outdated political propaganda,and only sending Japan further closer to USA.
Japan wasn't as close to US in 90s,China pushed it much closer, antagonizing it for local political theater and to fuel nationalism, because they are the weaker and easy target,while China felt they still needed US back in 80s and 90s .

Where do you see China grow more powerful? In Europe its influence is cut back, Australia seeks distance as well.

The red warmongers will come around on their own accord when China realigns itself in their own region of Asia.China have to do nothing .
The tribalism of the west under the leash of US will likely last till US economic and military glory holds unchallenged.

 

[GumNaam]

Japanese PM Kishida appoints pro-China ally as foreign minister
Nov. 10 2021

Fumio Kishida has appointed a pro-China heavyweight to the post of foreign minister as the Japanese prime minister aims to strengthen the country’s national and economic security following his election victory last month.

The selection of Yoshimasa Hayashi, a former defence and education minister, reflects Kishida’s push to strengthen ties with the US while taking on a more assertive role in regional security to address the growing threat from China, say analysts.

The Harvard-educated, English-speaking 60-year-old is seen as a potential future prime minister and heads an association of parliamentarians that promotes relations with China. But experts believe he will adopt a nuanced strategy towards Beijing and Taiwan without disrupting ties with the Biden administration.

“He does have a friendlier stance towards China but he has a precise understanding of the Biden administration’s China strategy and it’s unlikely he will pursue a policy that will create tensions with the US,” said Atsuo Ito, a former staffer for the ruling Liberal Democratic party and now a political analyst.

Ito said the appointment was an indication that Kishida was more confident about his political standing, giving him the freedom to appoint allies into important positions. Hayashi is part of the prime minister’s own political faction, an organised group of parliamentarians who band together and trade their backing for commitments on policy and ministerial jobs.

When Kishida formed his first cabinet in early October after succeeding Yoshihide Suga as LDP leader and prime minister, he rewarded the factions that had supported him during the party leadership race. That resulted in important posts for allies of Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister, including the appointment of Akira Amari, the architect of Japan’s new economic security policy, as the party’s secretary-general.

After Amari became the first person in his position to lose his seat in the Diet’s lower house, Kishida replaced him with Toshimitsu Motegi, who was serving as foreign minister.

In Wednesday’s cabinet reshuffle, Kishida also named Gen Nakatani, former defence minister, as a special adviser on human rights.

“It was Prime Minister Kishida’s own decision to make these appointments,” Ito said.

Kishida faces challenges to sustain that momentum ahead of the upper house election next summer.

After maintaining a comfortable majority in the lower house, Kishida intends to focus on compiling a big stimulus package that will include cash handouts to reboot the pandemic-hit economy.

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uh oh, bye bye quad, hello obor!

 

[Apollon]

First of all, you have a very ignorant and myopic view of China and are completely ignorant of China's ground realities, capabilities and society.

You think just because the Zog media whines and bitches about China day in and day out and makes some Euro neolib fools like you shit in your pants and pass a few policies that limit Chinese investment, that this spells doom for China?

China's immense and growing power lies in its innovative capabilities, the mobilization of its society and the development of its industries and society. This has been growing exponentially in the last few years precisely because of the overt hostility from the West. In fact, I can confidently tell you that the more hostile that the West becomes, the quicker China will establish itself as a superpower. From developing domestic technological supply chains, expediting the development of its military prowess where in many areas it has overtaken the US especially in hypersonic missiles and naval dominance in the Asian region, pushing forward in critical technologies like quantum computers, 6G and AI to establishing the Digital Yuan which will ensure that China cannot be held hostage by USD related sanctions, China is carving out a powerful sphere of influence that will allow it to challenge the West in ways it could not before.

Fun fact, i dont care. China plays as much role over here as Botswana or Namibia.

 

[tower9]

Fun fact, i dont care. China plays as much role over here as Botswana or Namibia.

Sure. Keep telling yourself that. Even though that is absolutely not true.

Just keep chimping out man. Let's see what happens.

 

[tower9]

Tell me what Influence has China on me or greek people in general? I mean aside breading Corona in the Wuhan lab.

First off, Corona is not even from China. It was widespread worldwide long before Wuhan but of course the Zog media wants you to think it is from China. I do not tolerate lies so stop lying.

Coronavirus traces found in March 2019 sewage sample, Spanish study shows

Spanish virologists have found traces of the novel coronavirus in a sample of Barcelona waste water collected in March 2019, nine months before the COVID-19 disease was identified in China, the University of Barcelona said on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Secondly, you assume that China wants to influence or control Greek society. China has never historically cared about converting foreign countries to its culture. You are confusing China with the neoliberal Zionists who already control your society. They can have it.

 

[beijingwalker]

NOVEMBER 11 2021 - 4:21PM
Japan's new FM seeks good China ties

• Kiyoshi Takenaka

Japan's new foreign minister says it's important to build constructive and stable ties with China while calling for responsible behaviour from its giant neighbour.
Staunch US ally Japan has recently been more outspoken on questioning China's assertiveness on issues such as the disputed South China Sea and self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

At the same time, Japan's ruling party plans to review defence posture amid China's military buildup and it aims to increase defence spending sharply.
Yoshimasa Hayashi, in his first news conference as foreign minister on Thursday, stressed the importance of constructive, stable relations with China.

"Ties between Japan and China are increasingly important not just for our two countries, but for the peace and prosperity of the region and the international community," Hayashi said.

"We need to assert and ask for responsible behaviour while at the same time, maintain dialogue and firmly cooperate on shared challenges," he said.
He did not elaborate on what he meant by responsible behaviour.

Ties between Japan and China have been plagued for years by a territorial dispute over a group of tiny East China Sea islets as well as the legacy of Japan's past military aggression.

Hayashi said time was not ripe to set a date for a visit to Japan by Chinese President Xi Jinping because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A state visit by Xi was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed because of the coronavirus.

Hayashi also said he would step down as head of the Japan-China Parliamentarians' Friendship League to avoid "unnecessary misunderstanding".

There have been doubts among conservative lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that Hayashi, as the head of the league, could take a firm stand on China, media has said.

Japan's new FM seeks good China ties

Japan's new foreign minister says it's important to build constructive and stable ties with China while calling for...

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[tower9]

The Wuhan lab is the world leading research lab regarding corona and did gain of function research and it just happened right there that it started... sorry but its clear for me and most in europe that china is responsible.

Even WHO is on it now

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/who-panel-covid-lab-leak-1.6210964

Except the science actually proves that it didn't even come from Wuhan. How was it easily cornered in East Asia, while it was widespread throughout Europe, the US and Latin America? Because covid was already spreading for over a year in the West before it was planted in Wuhan.