Sanae Takaichi’s election victory is boosting regional support for a stronger Japan as Asian countries seek stability amid U.S. unpredictability and rising Chinese pressure, even as Beijing views her leadership warily. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/12/japan/asia-wants-a-stronger-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #japan #china #donaldtrump #us #indopacific #southkorea #leejaemyung #northkorea #taiwan #xijinping #india #sdf #defense