New Japan vs angry China: Takaichi-Xi showdown – The PM China can’t intimidate

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement on collective self-defense regarding Taiwan has ignited a furious response from Beijing, including economic sanctions and diplomatic protests. This bold stance shatters Japan’s strategic ambiguity, placing Tokyo directly in China’s crosshairs. Takaichi, a nationalist figure, faces both domestic praise and international condemnation for her unapologetic remarks.