Japan Election Seen as Test of Resolve Against China

Japan Election Seen as Test of Resolve Against China

  • January 29, 2026

Japan’s snap election has become a high stakes referendum on whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi can secure the political authority needed to withstand mounting pressure from China, according to current and former Japanese officials and regional analysts. Since taking office last year, Takaichi

PLA Leadership Changes Near Taiwan and Renewed US China Military Talks Signal Shifting Dynamics

PLA Leadership Changes Near Taiwan and Renewed US China Military Talks Signal Shifting Dynamics

  • December 17, 2025

Recent developments within China’s military and renewed dialogue between Beijing and Washington suggest a cautious recalibration in regional security management, even as underlying tensions remain unresolved. The People’s Liberation Army division responsible for overseeing Taiwan has seen notable leadership changes, with two relatively