ASSESSMENTS

A New Leader in Japan and an Old Feud With China

Apr 2, 2026 | 14:57 GMT

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) answers questions during a plenary session of the House of Representatives at Parliament on March 26 in Tokyo.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) answers questions during a plenary session of the House of Representatives at Parliament on March 26 in Tokyo.

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The current rift in Japan-China relations has deep roots and will likely last for the duration of the Takaichi administration, portending industrial disruptions in Japan, and Tokyo leaning into supply chain and defense cooperation with regional partners like South Korea and the United States. ...

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