Japan's new leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, faces a series of foreign policy tests, including a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo.
With limited experience in international affairs, Takaichi will have to manage Trump's demands and unpredictability, as well as China's wariness of her strong support for a military build-up and her right-wing views on Japan's invasion of China before and during World War II.
Managing Trump's demands and unpredictability will be a challenge for Takaichi.
Author's summary: Japan's new leader faces diplomatic tests with Trump and China.