DefenseTakaichi veers from 'strategic ambiguity' on Taiwan, sparking debate
But Japanese PM looks to avoid discussing specific scenarios publicly in Diet
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to questioning by opposition lawmakers during a Diet hearing on Nov. 10. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
JUNNOSUKE KOBARA and KEITO NAKAOKA
November 11, 2025 02:18 JST
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday declined to retract her recent remarks regarding Japan's defense posture in the event of a crisis involving Taiwan, but said she would be more circumspect about discussing specific scenarios in parliament.