Takaichi’s anti-China stance won’t bolster Japan’s security

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Peter T. C. ChangFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM

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Sanae Takaichi's recent electoral victory in Japan signals a potential shift towards a more right-leaning stance. While some Western nations are reassessing their relationship with the US-led world order and exploring cooperation with China, Japan is doubling down on strategic confrontation. Unresolved issues from World War II fuel the tension, with China viewing Takaichi's comments on Taiwan as a challenge to post-war constraints. Conversely, Japan perceives China's rise as a threat to its security. The article suggests that Japan's anti-China stance may not be the best approach to safeguarding its security in the evolving global landscape.

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Key Player Opposition Context

France 40% World Economic Forum 40% Belt and Road Initiative 40% United Kingdom 40% European Union 40% Mark Carney 50% Donald Trump ×260% Canada ×360% United States ×270% Sanae Takaichi ×280% China ×490% Japan ×690%

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china 100% japan 100% security 80% us-led world order 70% international rules-based order 60% takaichi 60% global south 50% pacifist constitution 50% belt and road initiative 40% world war ii 40%

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Negative

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