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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs for Malaysia to attend ASEAN and APEC summits, plans to meet US President Trump, and emphasizes promoting the 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' policy amid regional tensions and diplomatic sensitivities. She also refrains from visiting Yasukuni Shrine during the autumn festival to avoid diplomatic fallout.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, known for his historic 1995 apology for wartime actions, died at 101. His passing occurs as Sino-Japanese relations face turbulence, with recent political gestures by Japan reigniting historical tensions. Murayama's legacy of apology and reconciliation remains central to regional diplomacy.
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Recent reports reveal US and Chinese cyber espionage activities targeting critical infrastructure. The US NSA allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in Chinese timing systems since March 2022, while China accuses the NSA of long-term covert attacks on its National Time Service Center, escalating tensions amid broader geopolitical conflicts.
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Yoshihide Suga's successor, Takaichi, 64, is Japan’s first female leader, promising a rightward shift with a focus on security, economic growth, and conservative social policies. Her election follows a turbulent political landscape, including a weakened LDP and regional security concerns, with her leadership likely to influence Japan’s domestic and foreign policies.