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The diplomatic row over comments on Taiwan has evolved from a war of words to Beijing advising its citizens against travelling and studying abroad in Japan.
Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.
Amid the brewing diplomatic feud between Japan and China, Beijing on Sunday sent Coast Guard ships to patrol near islands claimed by both nations.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who was elected as the country’s first female prime minister last month, said Chinese use of force around Taiwan would qualify as “an existential threat”.
Our guest expert looks at her political approach, as well as her personal side. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japanese government bond yields surged on Monday. Concerns grew over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fiscal policies. The 20-year bond yield hit a 26-year high. This followed news of a potential 17 trillion yen stimulus package.
Both countries have summoned each other’s ambassadors after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could draw a military response from Tokyo.
TOKYO - Japanese residents held a protest in front of the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Saturday evening, demanding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's resignation.