Japan PM Takaichi Apologizes Over Excess Donation
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi apologized on December 9 after her Nara LDP chapter accepted a ¥10M corporate donation, returning the ¥2.5M excess amid an ongoing slush fund scandal.
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Japanese Experts Slam PM Takaichi’s Provocative Taiwan Remarks
Japanese scholars and opposition leaders criticize Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on China’s Taiwan region, warning they threaten Japan’s pacifist identity and diplomatic ties.
Japanese PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Ignite Uproar: Expert Opinion
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan drew strong criticism from the Chinese mainland. Historian David Wright unpacks the fallout and its impact on cross-strait ties.
Japan Expert Urges Takaichi to Promptly Retract Taiwan Statement
Masakatsu Adachi, honorary professor, urges Takaichi to promptly retract her Taiwan region remarks, citing the one-China principle.
Japanese PM Takaichi Accused of Exceeding Political Donation Limit
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces a criminal complaint for allegedly accepting a 10M yen donation above the legal limit, deepening the LDP’s slush fund scandal.
Opposition Lawmaker Yamamoto Urges PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
Opposition lawmaker Taro Yamamoto urges PM Takaichi to retract her comments on the Taiwan region to avoid further strain in Japan-China relations.
Why Japan’s Right-Wing Can’t Rewrite Taiwan’s History
Right-wing voices in Japan, including Sanae Takaichi, disregard the Taiwan region’s legal status affirmed by post-WWII treaties. History and international law can’t be rewritten.
Takaichi’s $500K LDP Campaign Splash Falls Short
Mainichi Shimbun reveals Sanae Takaichi’s 83.84M yen (US$500K) campaign blitz in the 2024 LDP presidential race fell flat, sparking controversy over banned flyers and PR spending.
Opposition Leaders Urge Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
Japanese opposition leaders criticize PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on China’s Taiwan region and demand she retract them to protect Japan-China ties.
Lost in Nationalism: Why Sanae Sakaichi Is Gaining Ground
As Japan’s economy struggles, nationalist leader Sanae Sakaichi gains ground. Explore the forces behind her rise and the risks ahead for the country’s future.