Japan's New Prime Minister and Sino-Japanese Relations [HSK 6]

Chinese Short Dialogue

陈智高 and 王明月 discussed the China policy of Japan's new Prime Minister 石破茂, analyzed his political ideology and diplomatic strategy, and looked ahead to the future development of Sino-Japanese relations.

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《English Translation》

陈智高: 明月, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan recently elected a new leader. What do you think of 石破茂 being elected as Japan's prime minister?
王明月: Professor, 石破茂's election has indeed attracted a lot of attention. He is considered a conservative, especially in terms of diplomacy and military affairs. He advocates for the establishment of an 'Asian NATO' and strengthening Japan's defense forces, which may pose some challenges for Sino-Japanese relations.
陈智高: Hmm, 石破茂 does have a rather tough stance, especially since he visited Taiwan during his campaign, which shows his hardline attitude towards China.
王明月: Yes, but he also has some balanced views. He once opposed the 'China Threat Theory' and emphasized mutual trust and cooperation between China and Japan. It seems he is not entirely opposed to dialogue and cooperation with China.
陈智高: You're right. As a pragmatic politician, he understands the complexity of Sino-Japanese relations. In fact, his China policy will be influenced not only by Japanese domestic politics but also by pressure from the United States. The U.S. has always hoped to use Japan to contain China, so 石破茂 might face pressure in this regard.
王明月: Indeed. Also, domestically in Japan, the recent 'black money' scandal has led to a lot of criticism of the Liberal Democratic Party, and 石破茂 needs to stabilize the domestic political environment. This might limit him from taking overly risky actions in foreign policy.
陈智高: That's a point worth noting. Sino-Japanese relations are not just about economic cooperation; there are also ongoing historical issues and territorial disputes. 石破茂 will need to find a balance between being tough and cooperative to ensure Japan's long-term stability in Asia.
王明月: Yes, I think China should continue to adhere to a policy of dialogue and cooperation, maintaining a rational and pragmatic attitude. This can promote mutual trust and help guide 石破茂 to adopt a more practical policy towards China.
陈智高: In summary, 石破茂's election is both a challenge and an opportunity for Sino-Japanese relations. The key lies in whether both sides can seize this opportunity to further develop their relations on a stable foundation.