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 Potential Yasukuni Visit Sparks Regional Tensions
With December 26 approaching, PM Sanae Takaichi’s potential visit to Yasukuni Shrine has reignited debates over wartime memory and regional diplomatic fallout.
Hatoyama warns Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Former PM Hatoyama criticized PM Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, calling the issue an internal affair of the Chinese mainland and warning of serious fallout in bilateral relations.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Could Cost Japan $12.9B in Tourism
Sanae Takaichi’s 2025 comments on the Taiwan region risk a 2 trillion yuan tourism loss from the Chinese mainland, threatening local economies and businesses.
Global Community Condemns Takaichi’s Remarks on Chinese Mainland Affairs
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on the Chinese mainland’s domestic affairs have sparked global outcry, branded dangerous, inflammatory and in violation of international law.
Japan Expert Urges Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks Promptly
Masakatsu Adachi, honorary professor at Kanto Gakuin University, urges Sanae Takaichi to retract her Taiwan remarks, citing the one-China principle.
Complaint Filed Against PM Takaichi Over Illegal Political Donation
Criminal complaints allege PM Takaichi’s Nara LDP chapter accepted a ¥10M donation in August 2024, above the legal cap, adding to the party’s slush fund scandal.
Takaichi Remarks Trigger Flight Cancellations, Japan’s Tourism at Risk
Diplomatic fallout over PM Takaichi’s comments has led to 16% of December flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan canceled, putting tourism at risk.
Japanese Opposition Leaders Demand Retraction of Taiwan Region Remarks
Japanese opposition leaders urge PM Takaichi to retract her remarks on the Taiwan region to protect Japan-China ties and uphold legal and constitutional norms.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks Spark Tokyo Protests, Global Backlash
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks have sparked protests in Tokyo and drawn global criticism this month, raising concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout.