Japanese media article: Japan has three expectations for the 100th prime minister

Original title: Japanese media article: Japan has three expectations for the 100th prime minister
Reference News Network reported on September 29 that Japan economic news published an article entitled "Japan's three expectations for the 100th Prime Minister" on September 27. The author is Akio Fujii. The article pointed out Japan's three expectations for the 100th prime minister. The full text is excerpted as follows:
The next LDP president elected on the 29th will become the 100th prime minister since ITO Bowen after being nominated by the parliament. I hope the next prime minister can do the following three things.
The first is "dialogue with the people". Many people are prone to loneliness due to home office, online classes and travel restrictions. To support the people, we need to be more patient than usual to publicize policies. Although the attitude of "action is better than words" is elegant, it is difficult to convey the real intention of the policy by only letting the people "look at my back". This is the reality of today's society.
The second expectation is to ensure "transparency in decision-making". With regard to the epidemic response, if there are differences in the statements of the prime minister and experts, or suddenly announce a change in policy, it will be difficult for the people to see through the government's intention. It is very important to make the internal discussion of the government easy to understand on issues with obvious opposition, such as preventing infection and taking into account economic activities.
With regard to pension reform, environmental and energy policies, security and other issues that need to adjust the national burden and benefits, it is very important to disclose data and options and obtain a sense of recognition.
The third expectation is the determination of the "new policy vision". The Ping Cheng era is the 30 year since the collapse of the bubble economy. The Showa model supporting the rapid growth after the war has passed the "fresh-keeping period", but Japan has not found a new successful model.
The prediction of the future should not be hopeless. It is best to come up with a vision for the future to restore Japan's vitality. This should not be empty talk, but need to be supported by data and evidence, with practical results. To finalize the vision for the future, we should not only rely on "Xiaguan" (referring to Chiyoda District of Tokyo, which is the area where Japanese government organs are concentrated - note on this website), but also gather the wisdom of the people.

On September 29, Ishida delivered a speech after being elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, Japan. Issued by Xinhua News Agency (pool picture / taken by Carl Scott)