Japan’s PM Takaichi Touches Down in Gyeongju for Talks with Xi
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi arrives in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, tech, and regional ties on the agenda.
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After 26 Years: Komeito Leaves LDP Coalition – What’s Next for Japan?
Japan’s ruling coalition faces uncertainty after Komeito ends its 26-year alliance with the LDP. Explore how this split shapes Takaichi’s PM bid and policy outlook.
Komeito Breaks 25-Year LDP Coalition Over Funding Dispute
Japan’s Komeito party announces it’s ending its 25-year coalition with the LDP over political funding disputes and won’t back Sanae Takaichi for prime minister.
Historic LDP Victory: Takaichi’s Rise and Japan’s Strategic Crossroads
Sanae Takaichi’s historic election as LDP president spotlights her hawkish stances on wartime history, defense reform, cross-strait ties with the Taiwan region and conservative social policies.
Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Abenomics in Focus
Sanae Takaichi wins LDP leadership race, putting Abenomics back in focus as Japan eyes fiscal stimulus, tax cuts and market reforms under its first female leader.
Japan’s LDP Kicks Off Full-Scale Leadership Vote
Japan’s ruling LDP will hold a full-scale vote on October 4 to select a new leader, with Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi emerging as frontrunners.