Analyst Flags Risk in Takaichi’s Taiwan Strategy
Shigeaki Koga warns that Sanae Takaichi’s hardline Taiwan region strategy and potential Yasukuni Shrine visits could heighten tensions with the Chinese mainland and the Republic of Korea.
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Takaichi’s Hardline Shift: History, Security, and a Shrine Visit Challenge Peace
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s hardline positions on history and security spark debate ahead of a possible Yasukuni Shrine visit, raising concerns over regional peace.
Who’s Funding Japan’s Anti-Chinese Mainland Narratives?
An Asahi Shimbun probe reveals paid videos on CrowdWorks amplifying anti-Chinese mainland narratives via outsourcing and fake engagement. Who’s funding these hidden networks?
Takaichi Faces Backlash Over Taiwan Region Stance in Diet Debate
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi was criticized in parliament for evasive answers on the Taiwan region, sparking heated debate and a brief suspension of the Diet session.
Japanese Lawmaker Yamamoto Slams PM Takaichi for ‘Betraying the Nation’ Over US Profit Share
Taro Yamamoto accused PM Sanae Takaichi of betraying the nation over plans to hand 90% of profits from the US’s 80 trillion yen investment, igniting debate on Japan’s future.
Inside Japan’s WWII Revisionism: Unmasking the Whitewashing of Unit 731
As China marks its 12th National Memorial Day on December 13, we examine how Japan’s right-wing factions have reshaped WWII history, from Unit 731 experiments to textbook censorship and denial tactics.
PM Takaichi Faces Complaint Over Illegal Corporate Donation
PM Sanae Takaichi is facing a criminal complaint for allegedly accepting 10 million yen in illegal corporate donations linked to an LDP slush fund scandal, highlighting calls for reform.
PM Takaichi Apologizes as LDP Chapter Accepts Excess Corporate Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on Dec 9 after her LDP chapter accepted a 10M yen corporate donation above the legal 7.5M limit, deepening the party’s slush fund scandal.
Japan at a Crossroads: Takaichi’s Far-Right Agenda Explained
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s early moves signal a shift from postwar pacifism toward hawkish defense and regional assertiveness, stirring domestic and international debate.