Group 1 - High City Sanao has successfully formed a cabinet, becoming Japan's 104th Prime Minister with 237 votes in the first round of the House of Representatives' election, surpassing the majority threshold [1] - The political alliance with the Osaka Restoration Association is characterized as "outside the cabinet cooperation," meaning they maintain their status as an opposition party while supporting High City [2][3] - The new coalition differs fundamentally from the previous Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito alliance, as the Osaka Restoration Association does not intend to share the same fate as the LDP in case of political scandals [2] Group 2 - High City Sanao's cabinet appointments include many veteran politicians, indicating a lack of ability to weaken the influence of traditional factions within the LDP [4] - The cabinet's composition suggests that High City may focus more on social issues rather than foreign policy, as she appointed several junior officials to key positions [5] - High City faces significant challenges in implementing her core policy proposals, such as constitutional amendments and economic growth targets, given the current political landscape and her minority government status [6]
高市早苗组阁成功，“阁外合作”埋下“短命”基因
Xin Jing Bao·2025-10-21 10:14