Japan’s decisive election result empowers the government to adopt a tougher stance against Beijing’s assertiveness while pursuing an anti-espionage law to combat its infiltration, experts say.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the nation’s first female leader, led her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a landslide victory on Feb. 8, securing 316 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
This historic total represents the largest parliamentary majority held by any party since the end of World War II.
Takaichi said on Feb. 9 that voters recognized an “urgent need” for sweeping change following the election, vowing to strengthen Japan’s defense capabilities to safeguard its territory….
Japan’s Historic LDP Landslide to Steel Tokyo Against Chinese Infiltration: Analysts
