Japan’s Domestic Woes Fuel Takaichi’s Bold Taiwan Gambit
Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi is using bold remarks on the island of Taiwan to distract from domestic economic woes and rally support in 2025’s turbulent landscape.
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