Japan’s PM Takaichi Faces Complaint Over Illegal 10M Yen Donation
PM Sanae Takaichi is accused of taking an illegal 10M yen corporate donation tied to the LDP’s slush fund scandal. Critics say she’s slow on reform as young voters demand change.
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Growing Backlash in Japan Over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Comments
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces rising criticism at home over her recent remarks on Taiwan, as voices in Japan and the Chinese mainland call for genuine dialogue based on mutual respect.
Japan’s Rightward Shift Stirs Asia-Pacific Concerns
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is doubling down on right-wing policies, expanding military deployments and pushing for a national intelligence agency, sparking Asia-Pacific concerns.
Why Japan’s ‘Taiwan Contingency’ Claim Is Shaking Sino-Japanese Ties
PM Takaichi’s comment linking a Taiwan contingency to Japan has stirred tensions in Sino-Japanese relations and revived debates on pacifism and historical memory.
Expert Warns PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Threaten Regional Peace
Victor Gao warns that PM Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region threaten regional peace and could even revive the UN’s Enemy State Clause.
Ex-Minister Takayuki Kobayashi Enters LDP Leadership Race
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, 50, announced he’s running in the LDP leadership race on October 4, marking his second attempt amid historic coalition defeats.
Japan’s LDP to Hold Full-Scale Leadership Vote
Japan’s LDP will hold a full-scale vote on October 4 to pick its next leader after PM Ishiba’s resignation. Frontrunners: Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi.
Japan’s PM Ishiba Stays Strong Amid Election Upset 💪🇯🇵
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay in office despite his party’s worst election results in 15 years, pledging to protect Japan and enact reforms amid scandal fallout.