Japan’s Militarism on the Rise? Takaichi’s Defense Push Raises Alarms
As defense budgets soar and arms rules relax, Sanae Takaichi’s hardline agenda sparks fears of a Japanese militarism revival. What’s at stake for Japan’s politics and security?
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As defense budgets soar and arms rules relax, Sanae Takaichi’s hardline agenda sparks fears of a Japanese militarism revival. What’s at stake for Japan’s politics and security?
China’s foreign ministry urges Japan to retract Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks, calling them erroneous and warning Tokyo to ‘stop playing with fire’.
China’s Foreign Ministry blasts Japan over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Strait comments, urging Tokyo to respect the one-China principle and halt interference in China’s internal affairs.
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.