Tag: Japanese politics
Sanae Takaichi Hospitalized After Historic Election Victory, Sparks Nationwide Concern
In early 2026, Japan’s political scene witnessed a strong surge known as the “Takaichi whirlwind.” On...
Takaichi’s Rise: How Matsushita, Abe, and Lee Teng-hui Shaped Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister
By Cao Changqing When Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to capture more than two-thirds...
Washington Post: Takaichi Victory Signals US Advantage Against China
By Li Jingyao In Japan’s 51st House of Representatives election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led...
Japan’s Takaichi Signals Tough Stance on Taiwan, Vows Alliance Support
By Yang Tianzi With just two weeks remaining before Japan’s House of Representatives election, Prime...
Seeking Direct Public Mandate, Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Calls Snap Election
News analysis On Jan. 19, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a decision that sent shockwaves...
Japan Ends Its Cautious China Policy Under PM Takaichi
Analysis by Yuan Shan Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, wasted no time making her foreign-policy...
Takaichi Sanae Stands by Pro-Taiwan Remarks: ‘No Plans to Retract’
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated during questioning in the House of Representatives on Nov...