Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has secured a historic two-thirds majority in Japan's National Diet lower house following the February 2026 election. This significant victory has raised concerns about potential changes to the country's pacifist constitution and a shift towards more conservative policies. The LDP's landslide win has been welcomed by Washington but condemned by Beijing, highlighting the party's hardline stance on China. With this decisive majority, Takaichi is expected to push for tax cuts and increased defense spending, altering Japan's internal balance of power and strategic incentives in the region. As a result, Sino-Japanese relations are likely to be significantly impacted, with China viewing any changes to the pacifist constitution as a threat to regional stability.