Has Sanae Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister’s comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic.

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday ...

China puts Japan’s new PM Takaichi on notice after Taiwan comments, Beijing hits back hard on cam

China has issued a strong condemnation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on Taiwan, calling them a ...

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends Taiwan remarks after Chinese criticism

She earlier said if military force were to be used, it could be considered a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan. Read ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Taiwan Policy Is Evolving – But Not Yet Transforming

Takaichi’s remarks stirred a firestorm, but her later clarifications highlight the limits on Japan’s involvement in a Taiwan ...
The Japan Times

Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely

The prime minister’s remarks illustrate the gradual evolution of Japan’s relationship with Taiwan and its growing concern ...

Japan and China spar over Taiwan as Donald Trump tilts global ‘chessboard’

Heavyweights clash as election of hawkish PM Sanae Takaichi and US policy unpredictability change calculus in region ...

Takaichi: Military attack on Taiwan would justify SDF support

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi isn't shying away from the hot button issue of Taiwan that her predecessors tread lightly on, ...