How Sanae Takaichi’s big win in Japan may complicate Beijing’s Taiwan policy

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lawrence Chung,William ZhengFebruary 11, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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Sanae Takaichi's strong election win in Japan has raised concerns in Beijing regarding its Taiwan policy. Following the election, China held its annual work conference on Taiwan affairs, where Wang Huning reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to reunification and opposition to Taiwanese independence. Wang also cautioned against external interference and emphasized the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait. Analysts suggest Beijing is worried that increased security cooperation involving Taiwan could limit China's strategic options. The timing of the conference immediately after the Japanese election highlights China's sensitivity to potential shifts in the relationship between Tokyo and Taipei.

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National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference 40% Communist Party of China 60% Taiwan Strait 60% Tokyo 60% Taipei 60% Wang Huning ×270% Japan ×280% Beijing ×480% Sanae Takaichi ×390% Taiwan ×590%

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taiwan policy 90% sanae takaichi 80% taiwan 70% japan 70% beijing 70% election 60% cross-strait relations 60% taiwan independence 50% reunification 50% external forces 40%

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