Takaichi wins election landslide amid China dispute

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Brian Rhoads,Raymond MaFebruary 9, 2026 at 10:07 AM

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Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved a landslide victory in Japan's recent election, securing the nation's first single-party supermajority since World War II. The LDP is projected to win 316 seats in the 465-seat lower house of parliament. Takaichi's campaign focused on tax cuts and increased defense spending. The election took place against the backdrop of an ongoing dispute with China. This victory allows the LDP to override the upper chamber of parliament. The Japan Innovation Party also gained seats in the election.

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World War II 30% NHK 40% Japan Innovation Party 50% China 70% Japan 80% Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ×280% Sanae Takaichi ×290%

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