On November 26, Ms. Harumi Yoshida, Acting President of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, received a courtesy call from a delegation led by Mr. Huang Kuo-chang, Chairman of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP).

From the CDP, Mr. Katsuhiko Yamada, Director of the CDP Youth Department, and Ms. Kureha Otsuki, Secretary-General of the CDP Youth Department, as well as Mr. Tsubasa Hatano, Deputy Secretary-General of the CDP Youth Department, were in attendance.

Chairman Huang stated, “I feel that the CDP, as Japan’s largest opposition party, has been making notable efforts in addressing social issues. In addition, regarding the so-called ‘Trump tariffs’ issue in recent times, the Taiwan People’s Party’s understanding may be close to that of the CDP as well,” and greeted the participants by expressing his hope for a meaningful exchange of views.

Acting President Yoshida stated, “Japan and Taiwan share fundamental values and maintain extremely close economic relations and people-to-people exchanges. Taiwan is an extremely important partner and also a friend.” She further expressed her appreciation, noting that “on November 21, Taiwan made the decision to fully lift import restrictions on Japanese food products.”

During the meeting, participants engaged in active exchanges of views on a wide range of issues, including the background behind the TPP’s support among young people, youth policies and issues common to both parties, and how to demonstrate the feasibility of a change of government.