# Takaichi Sanae

Sanae Takaichi is a Japanese politician serving as the first female Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party since 2025. Known for her conservative views, she previously held ministerial roles under Shinzo Abe and Fumio Kishida. Her administration is characterized by significant legislative changes, a landslide electoral victory, and a focus on national security, economic policy, and a pro-Taiwanese foreign stance, earning her a reputation as Japan's Iron Lady.

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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae holds a press conference following the Kumamoto earthquake. (AP)

Japan to Slash Food Tax to 1%, but Fiscal Doubts Dog Takaichi's Plan

Japan's Takaichi Sanae cabinet is set to include a major talent development initiative in the 2026 Comprehensive Innovation Strategy. (File photo, AP)

Opinion | Japan's AI Anxiety: From Robot Pioneer to Being Skipped

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attended and delivered a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31. (File photo, AP)

Beijing Watch | Beijing’s 'Wolf Warrior' Scholars: How China Dominated the Shangri-La Dialogue Without a Defense Minister

On January 5, 2026, Japan's Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki rings the opening bell at the Tokyo Stock Exchange opening ceremony. (File photo, AP)

Yen Breaches 160 Mark, Japan Warns of Currency Intervention

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. (AP)

7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast Japan, 3-Meter Tsunami Warning Issued

A viral AI short film on CCTV uses anthropomorphic animals to depict the US-China rivalry, while also embedding references to Manchu-Han ethnic tensions. (Video Screenshot)

Chinese AI Animation Satirizes US-Iran Conflict, Stirs Domestic Debate

In a speech on energy security, Trump turned his attention specifically toward Beijing. (AP)

Opinion | The Iran War Exposes Trump's Limits — and Taiwan's Miscalculation

Chinese Communist Party General Secretary and Central Military Commission Chairman Xi Jinping (center). A succession of PLA purges under his leadership has compounded risks across the Taiwan Strait. (AP)

Interview | Japan’s Top PLA Watcher: Xi Has No One Left to Tell Him No

During the plenary session of the People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Forces delegation at the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress on March 7, only Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Z

Xi Is Weakening His Army and Still Coming for Taiwan, Retired Japanese General Warns

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi publicly criticized Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae at the Munich Conference. Pictured are U.S. Secretary of State Rubio (left) and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right). (AP)

Opinion | China Imposes Export Controls on Japanese Businesses, Bilateral Tensions Rise

Following the election, Takaichi Sanae was re-elected as Japan's Prime Minister at a special House of Representatives session on the 18th. (AP)

Opinion | Takaichi's Triumph Overshadows Regional Divisions in LDP's Historic Victory

Author Yudai Masutomo of 'Running to Japan' points out that these 'Japan-runners' include some who have returned to China and others preparing for 'second migration.' (Associated Press)

Interview | Why China’s “Run-to-Japan” Wave Is Now Planning a Second Move

Japanese Prime Minister and LDP President Takaichi Sanae places victory flowers at party headquarters. (Associated Press)

Japan’s Ruling Party Wins Too Big: LDP Landslide Forces Seat Redistribution

With the LDP's landslide victory, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae announced that the cabinet will not be reshuffled for the time being. (Photo by Huang Xinwei)

Japan's Opposition Reels After Snap Election Hands Takaichi Firm Control

Japan's Defense White Paper (Reiwa 3rd Edition) introduces the range of Chinese missiles. (Screenshot from Ministry of Defense official website)

Retired Japanese General Urges Counter-Strike Build-Up as Missile Gap Widens

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