Sanae Takaichi Arrives in Australia to Meet Albanese, Discussing Response to China's Rare Earth Pressure
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Australia for the second leg of her visit after Vietnam, set to meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra to focus on economic security, energy, and defense. They are expected to coordinate a joint statement to counter China's economic pressure using rare earths and other resources.
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Yazhen, Tokyo, 3rd) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Australia tonight, embarking on the second leg of her visit after Vietnam. Tomorrow, she will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. The discussions are expected to focus on issues such as economic security, energy, and security cooperation, and a joint statement is anticipated to be coordinated to address China's increasing economic pressure through the use of rare earths and other resources.
According to reports from the Yomiuri Shimbun and Mainichi Shimbun, this visit marks the first time a Japanese prime minister has visited Australia in about three and a half years, since Fumio Kishida's visit in October 2022.
The Japanese government positions Australia as a "quasi-ally," hoping to maintain regional stability by strengthening Japan-Australia cooperation in response to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
During their meeting on the 4th, both sides will discuss strengthening the supply chain for critical minerals, including rare earths, as well as energy security issues amidst tensions in Iran. Australia is a major supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan, and the two sides will also confirm stable supply and energy cooperation mechanisms.
Japan and Australia signed a memorandum in April this year to jointly develop new frigates for the Australian Navy, based on an improved model of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's "Mogami-class" destroyer. This meeting is expected to confirm further deepening of security cooperation between the two sides. Takaichi's proposal on the 2nd in Vietnam to promote a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) is also expected to be a key focus of the talks.
According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of October 2025, there are approximately 105,000 Japanese nationals in Australia. The number of Japanese nationals in Australia surpassed that in China in 2024, second only to the United States. The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss further expansion of personnel exchanges. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Dai Yazhen, Tokyo, 3rd) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Australia tonight, embarking on the second leg of her visit after Vietnam. Tomorrow, she will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. The discussions are expected to focus on issues such as economic security, energy, and security cooperation, and a joint statement is anticipated to be coordinated to address China's increasing economic pressure through the use of rare earths and other resources.
According to reports from the Yomiuri Shimbun and Mainichi Shimbun, this visit marks the first time a Japanese prime minister has visited Australia in about three and a half years, since Fumio Kishida's visit in October 2022.
The Japanese government positions Australia as a "quasi-ally," hoping to maintain regional stability by strengthening Japan-Australia cooperation in response to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
During their meeting on the 4th, both sides will discuss strengthening the supply chain for critical minerals, including rare earths, as well as energy security issues amidst tensions in Iran. Australia is a major supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan, and the two sides will also confirm stable supply and energy cooperation mechanisms.
Japan and Australia signed a memorandum in April this year to jointly develop new frigates for the Australian Navy, based on an improved model of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's "Mogami-class" destroyer. This meeting is expected to confirm further deepening of security cooperation between the two sides. Takaichi's proposal on the 2nd in Vietnam to promote a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) is also expected to be a key focus of the talks.
According to Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as of October 2025, there are approximately 105,000 Japanese nationals in Australia. The number of Japanese nationals in Australia surpassed that in China in 2024, second only to the United States. The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss further expansion of personnel exchanges. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150503
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