Japan's PM takes her tough talk on China to the polls

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is a China hawk, and if she wins February's snap election, she'll use that mandate to prepare for conflict over Taiwan.So says the former Japanese ambassador to Australia, who's a foreign policy whisperer, well connected to the Prime Minister.But is President Trump on board? And what about Canberra?Guest: Shingo Yamagami, former Japanese ambassador to Australia Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.