Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Landslide to Reform Defense

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led the Liberal Democratic Party to a historic two-thirds majority in the general election, securing 316 seats to become the most powerful Japanese leader since World War II.This victory followed an endorsement from Donald Trump and allows her to seek amendments to the pacifist constitution while signaling a commitment to defend Taiwan against potential Chinese aggression.Despite her political strength, she faces immediate economic hurdles including a shrinking workforce, high public debt, and retaliatory trade restrictions imposed by China.