However, it is difficult for him to make the interests of all walks of life absolutely average. The Zhuxia faction is full of complaints because a few people failed to get the positions they wanted, let alone the opposition party. Therefore, the "baby face" prime minister will never be called "the old man" in awe. Because of this, it is actually very difficult for Noboru takeshita to hold the post of Prime Minister for a long time. Once there is a political typhoon, the political building of Prime Minister Noboru takeshita will inevitably shake, collapse and collapse. Noboru takeshita has long held an important position in party affairs and cabinet finance and economy, and rarely expressed systematic internal and external opinions in the past. The internal and external policies he pursued after taking office have two characteristics: first, he gradually revealed the "bamboo color" from imitation and inheritance; Second, the gesture is soft, giving people a "pigeon impression."
In terms of internal affairs, he said that he would continue to implement the "tax system, administrative and educational reform" of the Nakasone cabinet; To a certain extent, it prevented the land price in Gao Teng from rising in the Nakasone era, and solved the long-standing tax reform in one fell swoop. The consumption tax was implemented in April 1989, and the policy of changing from export-oriented to domestic demand-oriented was adhered to economically. And promote the "hometown theory of Japanese islands" to revitalize the local economy, emphasizing the construction of Japan into a beautiful and vibrant home. His thought of enriching the people was mainly developed on the basis of tanaka kakuei's "On the Transformation of Japanese Islands" and Daping Zheng Fang's "Garden City Plan". Formulate land policy; Establish and improve a flexible financial system and enrich social capital investment to maintain economic growth; Carry out tax reform.
On the issue of national defense, he advocated the implementation of the three principles of dedicated defense, denuclearization and civilian control system, and not to be a military power that threatens other countries. On February 22nd, 1988, he emphasized in the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that it is a national policy of Japan not to be a military power, and reiterated this principle during his visit to North Korea and China. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of adhering to the Japanese and American security systems and comprehensive security guarantees; Follow the rule that the national defense expenditure does not exceed the gross national product 1%, and improve the national defense force qualitatively. According to public opinion, Noboru takeshita's cabinet is not as edgy as Nakasone's cabinet, giving people the impression of doves. In foreign policy, he said that he would inherit Nakasone's line, and used the term Nobusuke of Nakasone School as foreign minister, and specially invited Nakasone to set up a "high-level" peace strategy research institute to advise on its foreign policy. However, judging from his foreign policy and frequent overseas visits after taking office, the differences between him and Nakasone gradually emerged. First of all, emphasize the pursuit of peaceful and honest diplomacy. In his article "Creating a Cultural and Economic Country Open to the World" and his policy address, Noboru takeshita said that we should base ourselves on the world, make economic, political, social and cultural contributions to the world, form a multilateral and open market, and make Japan's development live in world prosperity.
Secondly, he advocates strengthening the joint relationship with the free world on the basis of Japan-US friendship. He stressed that in order to ensure the security and prosperity of Japan, the security of the Asia-Pacific region, and even to solve various problems around the world, we must work closely with the United States. He regards easing the increasingly tense economic relations between Japan and the United States as the top priority of Japanese diplomacy. First of all, he devoted himself to solving the economic friction between Japan and the United States, especially easing the tension between Japan and the United States caused by the semiconductor incident and Toshiba incident. He visited the United States twice and held talks with President Reagan and President Bush on opening up the market, narrowing the trade deficit, adjusting the industrial structure and sharing global strategic responsibilities. Therefore, after he took office, he shouldered the burden for the United States according to the requirements of the United States: first, he attended the ASEAN summit and visited the Philippines, promising to create the ASEAN and Japan Development Fund. In order to help Aquino government stabilize the political situation, it decided to provide 80 billion yen loan and 65.438+04 billion yen special loan for road construction. Second, he visited the United States in June 1988 and made a series of commitments: to revise the special agreement aimed at increasing the funds of the US troops stationed in Japan. Regarding the opening of 12 agricultural products market to the United States, we accept the proposal of GATT in principle. Allow American companies to participate in specific public utilities. Thirdly, on February 25th, 1988, he went to South Korea to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Lu Taiyu and held talks with Lu Taiyu. They exchanged views on enhancing the cooperative relationship between the two sides, jointly promoting the smooth convening of the Seoul Olympic Games, the idea of establishing a 2 1 century committee, and the trade deficit. In particular, Noboru takeshita said that he hoped to play an active role as an intermediary in Lu Taiyu's request to "heal" relations with China and other socialist countries.
Third, attach importance to Asian policy. In 1982, Noboru takeshita emphasized that "attaching importance to Asia" is his consistent proposition, and Japan should play a great role in Asia. After taking office, Noboru takeshita emphasized that while taking Japan-US coordination as the basic axis, he should strengthen relations with Asia-Pacific countries, especially with neighboring countries such as South Korea, China and ASEAN, and actively carry out economic cooperation. He said that Japan's "hometown" is Asia. In the future, the heads of governments in the Asia-Pacific region will gather together on an equal footing, and it will be very meaningful to hold the Pacific Summit.
Fourth, the Soviet Union's consistent basic policy is to solve the problem of northern territory, then conclude a peace treaty, establish stable relations on the basis of real mutual understanding, and continue to strive to break the deadlock in Japan-Soviet relations and establish friendly and good-neighborly relations according to this policy.
Fifth, Noboru takeshita's attitude towards China has the characteristics of adapting to the changing situation. Historically, he followed the Eisaku Satō faction hostile to China, but when tanaka kakuei's power rose and the development of Sino-Japanese relations was the general trend, he joined the Tanaka faction and actively supported Tanaka's policy of restoring diplomatic relations between China and Japan. Since then, he has participated in three visits to China by LDP and government delegations. On the issue of economic cooperation between China and Noboru takeshita, the Japanese cabinet has a positive attitude. 1988 announced the provision of the third yen loan with a total amount of 8 100 billion yen. However, Noboru takeshita's attitude on sensitive issues between China and Japan is not clear enough. For example, on the issue of the war of aggression against China, he said: "I think there are various comments on the war itself because of different understandings. Some people think that this is a war of aggression, while others think that this is an accident. " Another example is the question of visiting the Yasukuni Shrine, which means that no matter whether it is formal or informal, it will not participate in the spring festival 1988 held by the Yasukuni Shrine in April. Regarding former Prime Minister Nakasone's official visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, he said that he would make a final decision according to China's reaction and domestic trends. However, when he explained the motive of attending the "Meeting of Members to Visit the Yasukuni Shrine", he said that he mourned the war victims and prayed for peace with simple feelings. Another example is the Guanghualiao problem. In June, he said at a meeting organized by the right-wing politicians of the Liberal Democratic Party that "the Japan-China Joint Statement is the foundation of Japan-China relations", but whether Yin Guanghua or the defense expenditure exceeds 1%, Japan should keep its word and seek the understanding of the other side. In his three speeches to the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, he repeatedly emphasized the idea of "separation of powers", sought "China's understanding" and tried to solve it by both sides.
1in the spring of 988, Okuno Seisuke, the head of the National Land Department of the Cabinet, made remarks that distorted history, such as "Japanese never invaded China" and "Lugouqiao Incident was accidental", which Noboru takeshita disagreed with. The China government strongly protested this and demanded that the Japanese government give a clear answer to Ono's remarks. Prime Minister Takeshita called several parliamentary meetings for this purpose. At the meeting, he refused to talk about his views on the definition of aggression or the war crimes that touched the emperor. The Japanese government solemnly pointed out that the Japanese government's relevant remarks and actions against Ono are not only wrong, but also will directly damage Sino-Japanese friendly relations and cause adverse consequences. Japanese nationals are dissatisfied with the government's remarks that they do not cherish Japan-China friendship. Prime Minister Noboru takeshita felt speechless. 13 in may, under the pressure of double public opinion at home and abroad, the head of the national land agency, Ono, submitted his resignation to the prime minister. Although Noboru takeshita missed the old love, he had to agree to Ono's resignation and appointed Hai Yong, a classmate of Waseda University, as his successor.
Okuno's resignation damaged the foundation of the government to some extent. After Okinawa resigned, Prime Minister Noboru takeshita tried his best to recover the bad influence. Just as he was trying to consolidate his political power and made great achievements, a serious bribery case broke out in 1988, and the Japanese industrial company "Rickut Company" paid bribes to the political, financial and press circles. This scandal caused Noboru takeshita to climb from the top of rolling in the deep.