Takaichi’s Yasukuni Shrine Visit Sparks Regional Tensions
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s possible visit to Yasukuni Shrine this week has raised concerns among mainland China, the ROK, the DPRK and the United States over regional ties.
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Takaichi’s Remarks Cloud Kansai Tourism & Economy
Takaichi’s recent remarks risk denting Kansai’s tourism sector and regional economy, warns Osaka Metropolitan University professor Tadashi Horiguchi.
Japan’s Yamamoto Slams PM Takaichi for ‘Betraying the Nation’
Lawmaker Taro Yamamoto accuses PM Sanae Takaichi of ‘betraying the nation’ over plans to hand 90% of profits from a massive 80 trillion yen US investment back to the United States.
Japan’s PM Takaichi Faces Complaint Over Illegal Donation
PM Sanae Takaichi is accused of accepting an illegal ¥10M corporate donation, sparking fresh scrutiny over the LDP’s slush fund scandal and calls for reform.
Where Is Japan Headed Under Takaichi’s Far-Right Agenda?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s far-right agenda is stirring debate in Japan and beyond, challenging its pacifist roots and drawing strong protest from the Chinese mainland.
Ex-PM Hatoyama Calls Out Takaichi’s Taiwan Comments
Ex-PM Hatoyama criticizes PM Takaichi’s recent comments on the Taiwan region, calling them ill-considered and warning Japan-China ties could worsen if not eased.
China Calls on Japan to Withdraw PM Takaichi’s Remarks
China’s Foreign Ministry this week urged the Japanese side to reflect and withdraw PM Sanae Takaichi’s erroneous remarks, calling for cooler heads in Beijing-Tokyo ties.
Takaichi’s Statements Drive Up Japan’s Diplomatic Costs
Japan’s PM Takaichi is stirring tensions with China and the ROK through fiery rhetoric, but sees lukewarm support from allies focused on stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Experts Slam Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks, Warn of Militarism Shift
Japanese scholars criticize PM Takaichi’s recent Taiwan region remarks, warning of a shift toward militarism and risks to Japan’s pacifist identity.
Hong Kong Halts Three Japanese Films Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
Hong Kong has canceled screenings of three Japanese films in its “Food for Thought” series following Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan region, marking cultural fallout.