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Takaichi's Taiwan Defense Sparks Diplomatic Crisis with China

11/23/2025

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Sanae Takaichi, Japan's new prime minister, faced a diplomatic crisis with China after defending Taiwan.
Xi Jinping, China's leader, initially met Takaichi warmly at a convention in South Korea.
Xi Jinping later retaliated against Japan following Takaichi's remarks.
Analysts say the crisis tests Sanae Takaichi's leadership as Japan's first female prime minister, as she seeks de-escalation and a strong domestic image.

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Story summary

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's new prime minister, faced a diplomatic crisis with China after defending Taiwan.
Xi Jinping, China's leader, initially met Takaichi warmly at a convention in South Korea.
Xi Jinping later retaliated against Japan following Takaichi's remarks.
Analysts say the crisis tests Sanae Takaichi's leadership as Japan's first female prime minister, as she seeks de-escalation and a strong domestic image.