tè lǎng pǔ特朗普zhù hè祝贺rì běn日本shǒu xiàng首相gāo shì zǎo miáo高市早苗yíng dé赢得dà xuǎn大选
Trump congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling coalition on their big win in the House of Representatives election on social media, saying he would support her continued leadership.
He called Takaichi a respected and popular leader.
The election results showed that the coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party won many seats and gained more influence.
Trump also said he hopes the two countries will cooperate more on security and the economy.
He mentioned 'maintaining peace through strength,' meaning making the country stronger to reduce the risk of war.
Takaichi also thanked Trump and said she looks forward to meeting him in March to discuss diplomacy, economy, and security issues.
She said she will continue to strengthen the Japan-US alliance and cooperate with other countries.
Regarding China-Japan relations, Takaichi said she will continue communication and handle matters calmly.
China stated that the election is Japan's internal affair but hopes Japan will be more cautious in its statements related to Taiwan.
Takaichi believes this victory shows that the public trusts her plans to strengthen security and develop the economy.