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Takaichi Advocates Dialogue with China, Boosts Japan's Defense

10/2/2025

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Sanae Takaichi, LDP leadership candidate, seeks dialogue with China regarding Taiwan.
She emphasizes peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for Japan, viewing Taiwan as a partner.
She plans to raise Japan's defense spending and review strategies.
Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary, urges defense-capability assessment amid evolving military technology while calling for real wages to grow at least 1% annually.

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Story summary

Sanae Takaichi, LDP leadership candidate, seeks dialogue with China regarding Taiwan.
She emphasizes peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait for Japan, viewing Taiwan as a partner.
She plans to raise Japan's defense spending and review strategies.
Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary, urges defense-capability assessment amid evolving military technology while calling for real wages to grow at least 1% annually.