Chinese media are closely watching Japan’s new LDP leader Sanae Takai, focusing on whether Japan will tilt to the right, how her leadership could affect Japan–China diplomacy and the economy, and whether history issues will flare up again. In China–diaspora readers, visa rules and foreign real estate purchases are on their minds. A Weibo trend questions the denial of the Nanjing Massacre, while popular videos on Bilibili signal cautious coverage. While the surprise of a female leader in a male‑dominated society is noted, the main attention remains on history recognition and the prospect of a female prime minister. With China’s economy weak, regulatory moves on Japanese real estate and lodging, and fiscal/monetary policies that could push the yen down, asset risks in Japan are highlighted. The new generation of Chinese migrants considers emigrating if needed, making asset allocation in Japan a key question as Takai’s policy directions unfold.