Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored...

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

50% : He reiterated the importance of pursuing a significant buildup of Japan´s defense power to deal with growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea, while cooperating with the United States and other like-minded partners.Ishiba also pledged to revitalize Japan´s economy, especially in suburban areas, to promote growth led by an increase in wages and investment, while building resilience to natural disasters - issues less likely to be opposed by the opposition.
45% : He is expected to face tough demands from Trump that Tokyo pay more for the 50,000 U.S. troops stationed in Japan under a bilateral security pact.

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