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Sanae Takaichi, 1st woman about to lead Japan

Japan’s new ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi – a win for Taiwan, a slap in the face for China

By bno - Taipei Office After weeks of political manoeuvring and internal party turbulence, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, setting her on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister.

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Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s Likely Next PM, on Taiwan

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Global reaction to Sanae Takaichi winning Japan leadership race

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Japan’s Iron Lady: on the rise of Sanae Takaichi

Even before she faces a parliament vote to become Japan’s first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi has set a record as the first woman to lead Japan’s dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

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Next steps to confirm Takaichi as Japan's new prime minister

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Japan LDP chief Takaichi to appoint Motegi as foreign minister, Asahi newspaper says

The Japan Times

Taiwan's Lai congratulates Takaichi on LDP leadership win

The Taiwanese leader expressed his heartfelt congratulations in a post written in Japanese on X, calling Takaichi a steadfast friend of Taiwan.

Taipei Times

Taiwan, Japan eye normalized joint maritime drills

Japan dispatched the Nagoya Coast Guard’s Mizuho, a 134m, 6,000-tonne patrol vessel which can carry a helicopter, while the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) sent the 126m, 4,000-tonne Yunlin, one of its largest vessels, the report said.

Hudson Institute

Japan and Australia’s Mogami Gamble: A New Role in a Taiwan Strait Contingency

On August 5, 2025, the Australian government announced its decision to procure Mogami-class frigates from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), costing roughly A$10 billion total (about US$6.5 billion).

The Diplomat

How Japan Can Unlock US Munitions Bottlenecks for Taiwan

The policy objective is simple: let Japan build the parts, under strict controls, that are currently constraining U.S. delivery timelines to Taiwan.

Taipei Times

Deeper Japan ties under Takaichi urged

If Takaichi becomes prime minister, she would likely be willing to assist Taiwan in bolstering its defense capabilities, National Taiwan University political science associate professor Chen Shih-min (陳世民) said on Saturday.

Japan, Taiwan coast guards conduct joint drill for 2nd straight year

Japanese and Taiwanese coast guards have conducted a joint maritime exercise for the second consecutive year, the Taiwanese sa

Benzinga.com

Taiwan Semiconductor's Japan Chip Factory Faces Delays, While US Expansion Takes Priority

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