Sanae Takaichi & Mitsubishi Electric

Sanae Takaichi: Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese Prime Minister, has contributed to rising tensions with China through her statements implying Japan's intervention if China used military force against Taiwan and her government's reinforcement of Japan's offensive capabilities.

Mitsubishi Electric: Four units of Mitsubishi Electric, a missile and radar maker, have been added to China's export blacklist, impacting its business with China.

Sanae Takaichi: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces potential undermining of popularity due to rising import costs and inflation caused by the weak Japan — Japanese yen. She also unveiled a large investment plan with unclear funding sources.

Mitsubishi Electric: Mitsubishi Electric's senior analyst provided commentary on the potential movement of the United States based on payrolls data.