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Why Japan will not yield, even as dispute with China escalates over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will neither apologise nor withdraw her remarks that a military invasion of Taiwan could pose an existential crisis for Japan.
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- PM Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan's security impacting Japan have caused a diplomatic crisis with China, which demands a retraction, which Takaichi refuses.
- Japan sees China's reaction, including travel warnings and rhetoric, as coercive bullying aimed at weakening Japan's deterrence efforts.
- Despite potential economic impact, Japan prioritises its long-term strategic position and security, supported by strong domestic approval.
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TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks one month in office on Nov 21, enjoying sky-high domestic support even as a diplomatic firestorm rages with China.
There appears to be no immediate off-ramp for the two East Asian neighbours.
