Japan-China relations
Japan’s Takaichi Poised for Election Win Amid Heavy Snowfall
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative coalition is projected for a strong victory in Japan’s snap Lower House election on February 8, 2026, despite heavy snowfall threatening voter turnout.
Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Fierce Chinese Pushback After Taiwan Remarks: Concerts, Trade, and Diplomacy Hit by Fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments pledging support for Taiwan have sparked a wave of cancellations, warnings, and economic threats from China, revealing the fragile state of bilateral relations and the far-reaching impact on cultural exchange and business.