International relationsTakaichi's LDP attempts balancing act between China and Taiwan
Japan's likely next leader will refrain from sending a high-profile lawmaker to the island
Sanae Takaichi met with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, left, in April and hopes to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this fall. (Source photos by Nikkei and Reuters)
SHIMPEI KAWAKAMI
October 9, 2025 17:02 JST
TOKYO -- The Liberal Democratic Party under President Sanae Takaichi will send a member of the party leadership to Taiwan as part of a parliamentary delegation this week, but will refrain from dispatching a more high-profile lawmaker who could assume a cabinet post.