Core Points - Japanese Prime Minister Sanna Takashi delivered her first policy speech since taking office, emphasizing the need to strengthen national defense and security measures [1][2] - The government aims to achieve the target of defense spending reaching 2% of GDP ahead of schedule, moving the deadline from 2027 to the current fiscal year [1] - In foreign policy, the focus will be on enhancing multilateral security cooperation with allies, particularly the US, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia, while maintaining a constructive relationship with China [1][2] Defense and Security - The government plans to revise the "three security documents" by the end of 2026, which include the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Force Development Plan [1] - There is a strong emphasis on a hardline and conservative approach to security, which has raised concerns among the Japanese public [2] Economic Policy - The administration will adopt a "responsible active fiscal" policy aimed at improving living standards through increased local subsidies and energy assistance [1] - Tackling rising living costs is identified as a top priority for the government [1] Social Security and Foreign Policy - A bipartisan "National Conference" will be established to discuss social security reforms, involving experts and scholars [2] - The government will enhance regulations regarding foreign ownership of land in Japan, ensuring compliance from foreign residents [2] Political Landscape - Prime Minister Takashi expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with opposition parties, given the ruling party's minority status in both houses of parliament [2] - The largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, has indicated plans to challenge the government's security policies in the Diet [2]

美联社还在报道中称，日本舰艇并不常造访太平洋如此偏南的海域，但新西兰、澳大利亚及太平洋岛国周边资源丰富且战略地位重要的水域，正日 益成为全球主要大国的争夺焦点。这家美媒尤其炒作称，这一区域也成为所谓"中国与西方国家争夺影响力的激烈战场"。 美国及其盟友长期以来一再高调声称，要维护所谓"自由开放的印太地区"。中国外交部发言人多次明确表示，亚太地区不是地缘博弈的竞技场，有 关国家之间开展合作，应有利于增进地区国家间的相互理解与信任，有利于维护地区和平与稳定，不应针对第三方或损害第三方利益。某些国家把 所谓"印太的自由开放"调门唱得老高，实际做的却是在打造走向阵营对抗的小圈子。 【环球网报道】据美联社报道，当地时间8月8日，两艘载有500多名船员的日本驱逐舰——"伊势"号及"铃波"号——在新西兰海军舰艇"坎特伯 雷"号的陪同下驶入惠灵顿港。美联社称，这是日本军舰近90年来首次访问新西兰首都惠灵顿。 与此同时，新西兰近年来也在寻求巩固其在亚洲的战略和军事关系。作为重新调整其外交政策的一部分，新西兰政府表示，此举已使新西兰更加关 注太平洋地区的合作与安全。新西兰官员7月曾宣布，该国已启动与日本的防务后勤协定谈判，旨在促 ...

共同目标是自由开放的印太地区。 美国国务卿卢比奥：美国是东盟坚定的合作伙伴。 ...