Liberal Democratic Party Governor's Election Foreign Affairs and Security Fields Controversy over Response to China and North Korea

In the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election, active policy debates continue among the four candidates, and in the field of diplomacy and security, there is a debate about how to deal with the missile problems of China and North Korea, which are strengthening supremacy. It has been exchanged.

The four people who ran for the LDP presidential election, the Minister of State for Regulatory Reform Kono, the former Chairman of the Political Survey, Mr. Takaichi, and the Acting Secretary-General Noda, will hold a debate hosted by the Party's Youth Bureau and Women's Bureau on the 20th. Active policy debates continue, including attendance.

Regarding diplomacy and security, all four responded to the missile problems of China and North Korea, which are strengthening their supremacy, with the Japan-US alliance as the basis, and freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. We are appealing for cooperation with countries that share universal values.

On top of that,

Mr. Kono says that he should consider improving the capabilities of the Self-Defense Forces in the cyberspace and space fields, and collaborating with groups such as the United States and the United Kingdom in the field of intelligence activities.

▼ Mr. Kishida says that he will appoint an assistant to the Prime Minister in charge of human rights issues with China in mind, and will strengthen the capabilities and authority of the Japan Coast Guard, which is in charge of territorial waters security.

▼ Mr. Takaichi is advocating the need to establish economic security legislation to prevent the outflow of important advanced technologies overseas and to neutralize enemy bases through cyber attacks.

▼ Mr. Noda says that national defense should be considered based on the idea of ​​postwar pacifism, and that it is necessary to establish a system to respond to gray zone situations that do not lead to armed attacks.

Each candidate will continue to exchange opinions with local organizations and industry groups, and will hold a policy debate online from the 23rd to the 4th to answer questions from the public.