The high market is in trouble due to agricultural issues. Japanese experts: The government that is slow to respond will suffer a heavy setback

China News Service, October 14 (Xinhua) According to the latest reports from Japanese media, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in trouble as Japan's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Ryokazuo's inappropriate remarks and alleged violations of the Public Office Election Act continue to ferment. Japanese experts pointed out that regardless of whether he resigns, the Takaichi regime will suffer a heavy blow.

On October 13, 2026, Tokyo, Japan, Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Liang Hesheng attended the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives and accepted questions.

According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, Takaichi Sanae initially firmly refused to replace Liang Hesheng, but later his attitude changed and he criticized him in harsh terms. Within the Liberal Democratic Party, calls for Liang Hesheng to resign are also growing. At the same time, the opposition party submitted an accountability resolution against Liang Hesheng, further increasing pressure.

According to reports, at the House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting on the 13th, Gao Shi responded to relevant questions and said, "If there is any illegality, I will not hesitate," implying that it is possible to decide whether Liang Hesheng should stay or leave based on the situation.

During the questioning of representatives of various parties on the 8th, Gao Shi once expressed that he "hopes Liang Hesheng will perform his duties." However, on the 13th, Gao Shi's willingness to let him continue to serve has obviously weakened.

According to reports, former cabinet ministers are aware of the resentment of voters and are worried that Liberal Democratic Party members will be dragged down by the Liang Hesheng incident.

Kyodo News pointed out that since Gao Shi came to power, there have been no examples of cabinet ministers resigning due to scandals. During the cabinet reshuffle in September, Takaichi emphasized that he took the lead in making personnel arrangements based on the results of the job hope survey. Because of this, the issue of Liang Hesheng makes his appointment responsibility particularly prominent.

Japan's "Akita Kuishinbo" published an editorial stating that Liang Hesheng's speech also raised questions among the public about whether tax dollars are used fairly and equitably. The Japanese government must face up to the seriousness of the situation and work hard to eliminate doubts from all walks of life.

Reuters quoted Japanese experts as saying that the longer Liang Hesheng's resignation is delayed, the easier it is for the support of Gao Shi and the Liberal Democratic Party to decline, and policies such as the consumption tax reduction bill will also be affected.

The expert also said, "Even if he is asked to resign now, it is too late." "The Japanese government's slow response to the crisis will definitely be criticized by public opinion. In any case, the Takaichi regime will be hit hard."