Following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the 26-year coalition between the LDP and Komeito abruptly collapsed, raising concerns about possible interference or influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Analysts noted that shortly after Takaichi’s victory, Chinese Ambassador Wu Jianghao visited Komeito’s headquarters to meet with senior party officials. Soon afterward, Komeito announced the end of its long-standing alliance with the LDP, casting uncertainty over Takaichi’s prospects of becoming Japan’s next prime minister.
The close timing of these events has fueled speculation that Beijing may have sought to obstruct Takaichi’s rise and undermine Japan’s pro-U.S., anti-China policy stance under her leadership.
Source: Epoch Times, October 11, 2025
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