The New York Times reported today: "Prime Minister Sanae Takeda took a big gamble, holding early elections just 110 days after becoming Japan's first female prime minister, and her decision ultimately succeeded. Voters overwhelmingly supported her economic policies, as well as her tough stance on immigration and China issues."
Comment: The victory of Sanae Takeda's political gamble marks the full right-wing shift in Japanese politics, the convergence of populism and conservatism, and signs of potential resurgence of militarism. The East Asian geopolitical landscape will become more tense, and Sino-Japanese relations and regional stability will face greater challenges. The lessons of history are before our eyes and cannot be ignored.
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